Filippo Ciabatti is a dynamic and versatile conductor who enjoys a multifaceted career. A native of Florence, Italy, he has guest conducted orchestras across Europe and the Americas, including the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Irving Symphony Orchestra, San Angelo Symphony Orchestra, and members of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Italy). In summer 2024, he was awarded the Joel Revzen Conducting Prize and engaged to conduct the Festival Orchestra Napa.

Violinist David Kim has served as Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 1999. Born in Carbondale, Illinois, he began playing the violin at age three and studied with legendary pedagogue Dorothy DeLay before earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School.