American Mosaic invites audiences into a vibrant journey through the many musical voices that shape American life. From the elegance of the concert hall to the sparkle of Broadway and the improvisational energy of jazz, this program weaves together contrasting traditions to reveal the connections, shared influences, and cultural richness that define the American sound. Designed for a community audience, the program highlights how diverse stories—classical, popular, and contemporary—come together to form a living, ever‑evolving musical experience.

About the musicians:

Ann Kuo is an award-winning Taiwanese flutist whose artistry spans orchestral, solo, chamber, jazz, and pop performance. She won First Prize at both the 2024 Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition and the 2023 Naftzger Young Artists Competition, and at age 20 earned Third Prize in the National Flute Association Young Artist Competition. She currently serves as Second Flute/Piccolo with the Stockton Symphony and previously performed with the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra. A graduate of the Colburn Conservatory of Music, Ann has participated in programs including the Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra, Music Academy of the West, Domaine Forget, and Sarasota Music Festival. She also founded Aerosound to advance inclusive musical and cultural experiences.

Annis Ma is an acclaimed Hong Kong violist praised for her rich sound and compelling stage presence. The youngest musician named a Hong Kong Young Music Maker by Radio Television Hong Kong, she has appeared as a soloist with Cameristi della Scala and Musicus Soloists Hong Kong. Her festival credits include the Verbier Festival, Gstaad String Academy, and New York String Orchestra Seminar. She has held principal viola positions with the Curtis, Colburn, and Verbier Festival orchestras and collaborated with leading artists and ensembles including Osmo Vänskä, Erin Keefe, the London Chamber Orchestra, and the English Chamber Orchestra. A Colburn graduate, she is pursuing her master's degree at the Curtis Institute of Music as a fellowship recipient. 

Hoi Leong “Zach” Cheong is a Steinway Young Artist acclaimed by Chopin Magazine for his refined musicality and by Gramophone for his transparent, uncluttered tone. He has performed at Alice Tully Hall, Kaufman Music Center, and Warsaw Philharmonic and appeared as soloist with the Macao Orchestra, Trondheim Soloists, and Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. His honors include First Prize at the 81st Steinway & Sons International Piano Competition and the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Asia, as well as finalist recognition at the 2024 Young Concert Artists Auditions. He participated in the Verbier Festival Solo Academy and The Perlman Music Program, collaborating with Itzhak Perlman. A Curtis and Juilliard graduate, he currently studies at the Yale School of Music.