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Flavius Wagner was born and raised in Baden-Baden Germany. From a very young age, he showed a great passion for the guitar. He began his first guitar lessons at the age of four at the music school in Baden-Baden and later studied under Prof. Boris Bagger. At the age of 14, he transferred as a young student to the University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, where he is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in guitar.

Flavius is a multiple first-place national winner at "Jugend Musiziert" and a prizewinner at the International Youth Competitions (IYC) of the Guitar Foundation of America. Additionally, he received awards at the HASPA Cup 2024 (3rd prize) during the Hamburg Guitar Festival, the Hanika Guitar Competition in Bangkok, (3rd prize) the Dallas International Guitar Competition 2025 (2nd prize), and festivals across Europe and North America, including first prizes at the Ubuntu Guitar Festival in Bosnia, the UF Guitar Festival in Florida 2025 and the Chicago Guitar Competition 2025. As a soloist, Flavius regularly performs all across Germany and internationally. His concert tours have taken him to Venice, Canada, and the US.

Besides his solo career, he is also passionate about chamber music, playing in various ensembles—from guitar quartets to duos with violin or vocals. Currently, Flavius teaches at JMS Gerlingen, conducts masterclasses at international renown festivals, and works as an instructor for the Baden Württemberg State Music Council. He is actively involved in music education through various courses and initiatives supported by the State Music Council.

Flavius Wagner was born and raised in Baden-Baden Germany. From a very young age, he showed a great passion for the guitar. He began his first guitar lessons at the age of four at the music school in Baden-Baden and later studied under Prof. Boris Bagger. At the age of 14, he transferred as a young student to the University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, where he is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in guitar.

Flavius is a multiple first-place national winner at "Jugend Musiziert" and a prizewinner at the International Youth Competitions (IYC) of the Guitar Foundation of America. Additionally, he received awards at the HASPA Cup 2024 (3rd prize) during the Hamburg Guitar Festival, the Hanika Guitar Competition in Bangkok, (3rd prize) the Dallas International Guitar Competition 2025 (2nd prize), and festivals across Europe and North America, including first prizes at the Ubuntu Guitar Festival in Bosnia, the UF Guitar Festival in Florida 2025 and the Chicago Guitar Competition 2025. As a soloist, Flavius regularly performs all across Germany and internationally. His concert tours have taken him to Venice, Canada, and the US.

Besides his solo career, he is also passionate about chamber music, playing in various ensembles—from guitar quartets to duos with violin or vocals. Currently, Flavius teaches at JMS Gerlingen, conducts masterclasses at international renown festivals, and works as an instructor for the Baden Württemberg State Music Council. He is actively involved in music education through various courses and initiatives supported by the State Music Council.

Flavius Wagner was born and raised in Baden-Baden Germany. From a very young age, he showed a great passion for the guitar. He began his first guitar lessons at the age of four at the music school in Baden-Baden and later studied under Prof. Boris Bagger. At the age of 14, he transferred as a young student to the University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, where he is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in guitar.

Flavius is a multiple first-place national winner at "Jugend Musiziert" and a prizewinner at the International Youth Competitions (IYC) of the Guitar Foundation of America. Additionally, he received awards at the HASPA Cup 2024 (3rd prize) during the Hamburg Guitar Festival, the Hanika Guitar Competition in Bangkok, (3rd prize) the Dallas International Guitar Competition 2025 (2nd prize), and festivals across Europe and North America, including first prizes at the Ubuntu Guitar Festival in Bosnia, the UF Guitar Festival in Florida 2025 and the Chicago Guitar Competition 2025. As a soloist, Flavius regularly performs all across Germany and internationally. His concert tours have taken him to Venice, Canada, and the US.

Besides his solo career, he is also passionate about chamber music, playing in various ensembles—from guitar quartets to duos with violin or vocals. Currently, Flavius teaches at JMS Gerlingen, conducts masterclasses at international renown festivals, and works as an instructor for the Baden Württemberg State Music Council. He is actively involved in music education through various courses and initiatives supported by the State Music Council.

Sam "Modern Mason" is an award winning guitarist and composer from Toronto, Canada. His music is often peaceful and melancholic with progressive forms and impressionistic soundscapes inspired by psychedelics, rage and revolution. 

Flavius Wagner was born and raised in Baden-Baden Germany. From a very young age, he showed a great passion for the guitar. He began his first guitar lessons at the age of four at the music school in Baden-Baden and later studied under Prof. Boris Bagger. At the age of 14, he transferred as a young student to the University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, where he is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in guitar.

Flavius is a multiple first-place national winner at "Jugend Musiziert" and a prizewinner at the International Youth Competitions (IYC) of the Guitar Foundation of America. Additionally, he received awards at the HASPA Cup 2024 (3rd prize) during the Hamburg Guitar Festival, the Hanika Guitar Competition in Bangkok, (3rd prize) the Dallas International Guitar Competition 2025 (2nd prize), and festivals across Europe and North America, including first prizes at the Ubuntu Guitar Festival in Bosnia, the UF Guitar Festival in Florida 2025 and the Chicago Guitar Competition 2025. As a soloist, Flavius regularly performs all across Germany and internationally. His concert tours have taken him to Venice, Canada, and the US.

Besides his solo career, he is also passionate about chamber music, playing in various ensembles—from guitar quartets to duos with violin or vocals. Currently, Flavius teaches at JMS Gerlingen, conducts masterclasses at international renown festivals, and works as an instructor for the Baden Württemberg State Music Council. He is actively involved in music education through various courses and initiatives supported by the State Music Council.

Ari Cohen Mann serves up "brilliant virtuosity" (The Whole Note) through their playing and brightness and optimism through their popular social media channels. Ari has been hailed as the "Jonathan Van Ness of the oboe" (CBC Music), proudly championing their queer identity and serving as a role model for LGBTQ youth. Based in Toronto, Ari is a dynamic recitalist, new music proponent, orchestral musician, and educator. Recognized on CBC's 30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30, they are also a Howarth Artist, performing on a Howarth LXV-VT oboe.  www.oboeari.com

Benjamin Smith

Described by the Barrie Examiner as having “scintillating technique”, Canadian pianist Benjamin Smith resides in Toronto, serving on the piano faculty of the Glenn Gould School (GGS) and Taylor Young Artist Academy at the Royal Conservatory. He has performed across North America, highlighted by appearances as soloist in both Carnegie and Alice Tully halls, and has partnered in concert with international soloists and principal players from orchestras around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, Berlin Philharmoniker, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Houston Symphony, and all major Canadian orchestras. Along with a doctorate from Stony Brook University, he holds degrees from Juilliard, GGS, and the University of Toronto. 2025 marks Ben’s debut on Orchid Classics.