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Alexander Prior

Alexander Prior, 16, Conductor/Composer

Monday 30 March 2009

Born in London to a Russian mother and British father, Alexander Prior's passion for music stood out from a very young age.

  • Michael Province

    Michael Province, 13, Violin

    Thursday 26 March 2009

    Michael Province is 13 years old and has been studying violin for eight years. He is currently a student of Professor Carol Cole at Lynn University. Recently, Michael appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show featuring the world's smartest and most talented kids.

  • Nathan Chen

    Nathan Chan, 15, Cello

    Thursday 26 March 2009

    Nathan made his first public perforrmance at the age of 3 with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra, conducting a set of variations by Mozart.

  • Zhang Xiaoming

    Zhang Xiaoming, 10, Piano

    Thursday 26 March 2009

    Zhang Xiaoming (English name, Jack) is 10 years old and comes from Shanghai, China.

  • Simone Porter

    Simone Porter, 12, Violin

    Thursday 26 March 2009

    Simone Porter, 12, began violin studies with Amy Evans in Salt Lake City at the age of three and a half.

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