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Irene Kurka
Visiting Artist, Faculty David Gersten Visiting Artist, Faculty David Gersten

Irene Kurka

The multifaceted soprano Irene Kurka received many awards and scholarships. She sings recitals, opera and oratorio throughout Germany, Europe and the United States. In her lively interpretations, Irene Kurka is always experimenting and seeking new ways to present contemporary and classic music in concert…

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Rose Okada
Visiting Artist David Gersten Visiting Artist David Gersten

Rose Okada

Multi-instrumentalist Rose Okada is an initiated music disciple of Pandit Pran Nath, Hindustani vocal and Ustad Hafizullah Khan, vocal and sarangi of the Kirana Gharana…

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Fatima Aamir Kamal
Artist in Residence David Gersten Artist in Residence David Gersten

Fatima Aamir Kamal

Current MBA Candidate at University of the People, hold a Bachelor of Design from Ontario College of Art and Design University and National College of Arts, Founder of Blends Design and Decoration Consultants and teaching High school and University students.

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Melanie Chirignan
Visiting Artist David Gersten Visiting Artist David Gersten

Melanie Chirignan

Melanie Chirignan is an avid chamber musician and has premiered many new works including Nolan Stolz's Princess Ka'iulani, released on SCI/ Parma Recordings and Dream of Sailing by Masatora Goya available on iTunes.

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Eilish Henderson
Artist in Residence David Gersten Artist in Residence David Gersten

Eilish Henderson

I am a movement artist working primarily with subjects of the body based in NYC. I am interested in nourishing the practice of translation through interdisciplinary methods. My work seeks to explore resonance, discord, decay and healing.

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