Artists - Yamaha

Raphael Christen

Raphael Christen can be described as one of the most versatile masters of his instrument.

Armando Lorente

Timpani Soloist Baleares Symphony Orchestra, teacher in Palma de Mallorca Superior Coservatory

Bernard Maseli

Musician, Producer, Composer, Educator

Ray Cooper

Percussionist

Darko Karlečik

Senior Lecturer at the Academy of Arts, University of Novi Sad; Soloist, Chamber and Orchestral Musician

Nozomi Hiwatashi

postgraduate student / freelancer

Axoum Duo

French percussionist and composer Gabriel Collet and Polish percussionist Elwira Ślązak have formed an eclectic and complementary duo since the year 2000 . Gabriel Collet composes symphonic music and film soundtracks as well as a wide repertoire for the duo, and is also an active concert artist. Elwira Ślązak is a soloist, juror of international competitions and records music for various visual forms (film, radio plays, audio books).

Mike Mainieri

Born on July 24, 1938, in the Bronx, New York, Mike Mainieri started to learn vibraphone from the age of 12 and made his professional debut at the age of 14. After performing as a member of the Buddy Rich Band, he served as a pioneer in the New York style fusion movement as a band leader of legendary groups, including White Elephant, L'Image, STEPS and STEPS AHEAD together with Steve Gadd, Michael Brecker and other artists in 1970s.

Aleksandra Šuklar

Concert artist

Tanel-Eiko Novikov

Tanel-Eiko Novikov is an acclaimed Estonian marimbist and percussionist, gaining wider recognition as a soloist after winning the TV competition “Classic Stars 2018” organised by Estonian Public Broadcasting and Concert Estonia, and representing Estonia at the “Eurovision Young Musicians 2018” competition in Scotland.