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Hailed by Opera News as “the likeable baritone,” Christopher Grundy is equally at home in opera, oratorio, and song recital. His opera credits include title roles in Rachmaninov’s Aleko and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, where he “made an impact in the role, vocally and dramatically” (Herald Tribune), as well as such diverse roles as Baron Ochs (Der Rosenkavalier); Count Danilo (The Merry Widow); Vicar Gedge (Albert Herring); Mr. Alfieri (View from the Bridge); and Dr. Falke (Die Fledermaus). 

Christopher received his Doctor of Music from Indiana University, studying with the celebrated German baritone Wolfgang Brendel. He completed his B.A. at Yale University, where he was the assistant conductor of the Yale Glee Club and the Yale Russian Chorus. 

A champion of new music, Christopher has premiered numerous works in collaboration with contemporary composers. He sang the role of Dr. Gachet in the original production of Bernard Rands’s Vincent. On one week’s notice he learned the lead baritone role for the world premiere of Decameron with the International Opera Theatre of Philadelphia, to critical acclaim.

As a recording artist Christopher can be heard on the Naxos Records and Parma Records labels. He is currently engaged in recording the songs of the enigmatic English composer Kaikhosru Sorabji for BIS Records. 

In his home state of Connecticut, Christopher has often performed as a soloist with ensembles such as Orchestra New England, Connecticut Lyric Opera, Fairfield County Chorale, Stamford Chorale, Con Brio, Cappella Cantorum, Wall Street Chamber Players, Hartford Women Composers Festival, Cuatro Puntos Ensemble, Opera Theatre of Yale College, and others. 

Christopher is Director of Choral Programs at Sacred Heart University, where he leads the university’s Concert Choir, as well as 4 Heart Harmony, the select SATB Chamber Choir. He is the Director of Music at the Unitarian Society of New Haven. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford. Recently he was honored to become a founding board member of the Neely Bruce Music Foundation. He is a commercially-licensed helicopter pilot and flight instructor. 

Andrew Boyacigiller is a Junior studying Music and Computer Science at Brown University. He has been immersed in music since being asked to join a choir at the age of three, going on to perform in the Conspirare Children’s Choir and the Georgia Boys’ Choir. Andrew has been classically trained in voice for 7 years, starting in high school on recommendation from his piano teacher. He went on to win the GMTA senior voice awards for 4 years in a row, and was an alternate for the Music Teachers’ National Association competition in 2022.

 Currently, he is studying vocal performance under Tyler Cesario, under which is currently studying French impressionist music and classic opera repertoire. He is performing and regularly soloing in the Brown University Chorus and as a Tenor Voice Scholar at Trinity Church. Originally from just outside of Annapolis MD, Andrew has moved and performed all over the U.S. from Texas to Georgia, and now Rhode Island. 

 Outside of academic work, Andrew enjoys composing, coding interactive art using p5.js, and drafting technical drawings of things that will never exist. In his free time, he enjoys sailing with his dad, reading or watching old-school science fiction, and attempting to cook passable meals with an increasingly dwindling number of ingredients.

Tong Wang (tong-wang.com) is a Canadian pianist recognized for her innovative contributions to performance, research, and community engagement. Her work investigates the intersection of art with identity, culture, and contemporary issues. Tong’s performance highlights include collaborations with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, and ensembles throughout North America and Europe. A versatile artist, she has spearheaded the creation of a new horror anime opera “Labyrinth of Tears” alongside research into the aesthetics of "cuteness" in music, supported by the Canada Council, FRQSC, and SSHRC doctoral grants. Tong’s recent projects have explored multiculturalism, diaspora identity, and climate issues, including her solo tour “我们Us” in Lunenburg, Montreal, Basel, Verbier, and her tour with Duo Perdendosi, “Homecoming”, “Wanting to Start Again”, and “Dark Tales” across Canada, US, and eastern Europe. In 2022, she co-founded the Windwood Music Festival in Airdrie, Alberta to bring classical chamber music to rural communities. In 2024, she performed with Barbara Hannigan, Lyrica Baroque, and Xenia Concerts. In the upcoming seasons, Tong will be touring her solo recital “Towards the Flame” with Debut Atlantic, as well as the new Canada Council commissioned work by Alice Ho, “Four Impressions of China” with the Dietz-Wang duo in China. Tong is a graduate of the New England Conservatory and the Schulich School of Music. She continues to embark on solo and chamber tours across North America, Europe, and Asia, showcasing her dedication to fostering global connections through art.