The North Carolina Bach Festival Ensemble

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The NC Bach Festival Ensemble was established in October 2017 by Dr. Roman Placzek, cellist and Executive Director of The NC Bach Festival, Inc. It is a fully professional ensemble performing at special events organized by The NC Bach Festival, such as our Annual Fall Benefit Gala Concert, and to accompany the winners of the Young Artists Concerto and Aria Competition.

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​The ensemble has its permanent members *, permanent visiting members **, and guest players *** recruited from the best instrumentalists of North Carolina.

                                          Dr. Roman Placzek, Artistic Director & Conductor

Violins
Frederic Ayala *
Matvey Lapin **
Ashley Kovacs **
Robert Garbarz **
Allison Willet **
Andrew W. Licht ***

Student Guests
Jason Kim
Christine Park

Violas
Suzanne Rousso **
​Kristin Jones ***

Student Guests
Lauren Southwell

Cellos
Roman Placzek *
Stephanie Vial ** 

Student Guests
Tristan Ilika

Basses
Harry Jacobson *
Cody Rex ***

Harpsichord
Beverly Biggs **

Oboes
Mary Ashley Barret **
Sarah Huebsch ***
Thomas Turanchik ***

Trumpet
​Phil Sullivan ***

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