Stephen Pier is an internationally respected performer, teaching artist, choreographer, and director. He has performed extensively with the Royal Danish Ballet, the Hamburg Ballet, the José Limón Company.
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EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY ARTISTS
The Trentino Music Festival has an outstanding reputation as the premiere young artist training program in Europe. Our faculty artists are engaged by major symphonies, concert halls, and opera houses, as well as leading conservatories of music in the US and Europe. As artists and as educators, they bring passion to the training process and are committed to helping each student cultivate their unique strengths and develop performance skills. Check back regularly for faculty updates and additions.
Miki Orihara
Miki Orihara is best known for her work as a principal dancer in the Martha Graham Dance Company, which she joined in 1987.
César Faria Fernandes
César has created works with Jiří Kylián, Sol León & Paul Lightfoot, Johan Inger, Marco Goecke, Lukas Timulak and Alexander Ekman.
Brian Fitzsousa
Brian is a member of the music staff of the Metropolitan Opera where serves as a staff pianist with the dance department.
J. David Jackson
Music Director/Conductor
Maestro Jackson recently conducted Massenet’s Werther, and Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess at the Metropolitan Opera.