Charlotte Jeong is a 16 -year-old violinist from Atlanta, Georgia, currently a sophomore studying at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts / New England Conservatory Preparatory in Boston, Massachusetts. She began violin studies at the age of five with Amy Chang and William Pu, a former associate concertmaster of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and now studies with Jin-Kyung Joen and Soovin Kim at NEC preparatory school.
Charlotte has received top prizes in numerous competitions, including MTNA, GMTA, the Augusta Symphony Concerto Competition, the Georgia Philharmonic’s Samuel Fordis Young Artist Competition, the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra’s Ruth Kern Young Artist Competition, the Youth Giovani Violinsti Cine e Italia International Violin Competition, the Waltham Philharmonic Concerto Competition, a second prized on NEC Prep Concerto Competition and most recently won first prize on Eleanor B. Nelson Concerto Competition by Quincy Symphony Orchestra in Boston. As a result of her winning, her solo debut in Boston is scheduled on April 2026 with Quincy Symphony Orchestra. In 2024, she was featured on 11Alive News as a YOU Award Music Honoree.
Charlotte made her solo debut with the Georgia Philharmonic in 2023 and has since performed at distinguished venues such as Carnegie Hall’s Weil Recital Hall, an appearance at Emory University’s Carlos Museum in the Atlanta Young Artists Concert Series, Jordan Hall, Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum in Boston, and Geoam Art Hall in South Korea. In 2025, she presented a sold-out solo recital in Atlanta and was invited to perform at the YellowBarn Music Festival and the Orvieto Festival of Strings in Italy. Charlotte has been selected as a violinist for NEC prep’s Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar (CHIPS) with a full scholarship and a principal second violinist of the NEC Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.
In addition to violin, Chalotte is passionate about the humanities, with particular interest in literature across all genres and travel, through which she explores anthropology and diverse cultures. She performs on a 1736 David Tecchler violin (Rome) and a bow by Eugene Sartory (c. 1930-35).
Solara Kim is a nine-year-old pianist currently attending Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. She has earned top prizes in numerous national and international piano competitions, including First Prize at the 10th Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition, where she was invited to perform in the winners’ concert.
She also received First Prize at the 2024 Chicago International Music Competition and First Prize at the Settenote Piano International Competition in the same year.
Solara currently studies piano with Dr. Brian Hsu and has participated in a master class with Blanca Uribe.
Beyond music, she is a competitive tennis player and an avid reader.
Maria McDaniel, mezzo-soprano, is recognized for her rich vocal timbre, expressive artistry, and compelling stage presence. She has appeared as a soloist in a wide range of orchestral, oratorio, and recital performances, earning acclaim for her musical sensitivity and interpretive depth.
Her repertoire spans major works of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, including performances of Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, and other cornerstone works of the choral-orchestral tradition. Notably, she appeared as a mezzo-soprano soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 under the direction of Maestro Eugene Lee with the New Atlanta Philharmonic.
Equally at home on the concert stage and in sacred settings, she brings stylistic versatility and emotional nuance to each performance.
As an active performer in the Atlanta area, Ms. McDaniel collaborates regularly with orchestras, choirs, and chamber ensembles, contributing to a vibrant and growing musical community. Her work reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, thoughtful musicianship, and meaningful connection with audiences.
Maria McDaniel continues to develop her artistic voice through ongoing performance and collaboration, establishing herself as a distinctive presence among emerging vocal artists.
Dr. Canjingjing Cui, soprano, is praised for her luminous tone, expressive phrasing, and refined musicality. She has appeared as a soloist in a variety of orchestral, operatic, oratorio, and recital settings, captivating audiences with both vocal clarity and artistic sensitivity.
She holds a Master of Music degree from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Georgia, establishing a strong academic and artistic foundation.
Her repertoire spans major works of the operatic, oratorio, and symphonic traditions. In addition to cornerstone choral-orchestral works such as Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Requiem, she is also active as an opera singer, performing a wide range of operatic arias from the classical and romantic repertoire.
Notably, she appeared as a soprano soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 under the direction of Maestro Eugene Lee with the New Atlanta Philharmonic.
As an operatic performer, Dr. Cui has developed experience in staged productions and concert performances of opera arias, demonstrating both dramatic expression and vocal versatility across styles and languages.
Known for her versatility and poise, she brings both technical precision and emotional depth to her performances, whether on the concert stage, opera stage, or in sacred music settings.
As an active performer, she collaborates with orchestras, choirs, and ensembles, continuing to expand her artistic presence through diverse performance opportunities. Her work reflects a commitment to musical excellence and meaningful communication with audiences.
Dr. Canjingjing Cui continues to develop her artistry through ongoing study and performance, establishing herself as a compelling voice among emerging international sopranos.