Evgeny Kissin with Renee Fleming and Fortas Chamber Music

Renée Fleming, an American soprano from Indiana, Pennsylvania, is acclaimed for her versatile voice spanning opera, jazz, and musical theatre. A five-time Grammy winner and Kennedy Center Honoree, she is known for her captivating artistry and bringing new audiences to classical music. Her notable albums include "Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene." She has collaborated with artists like Pavarotti and Sting. She is also a prominent advocate for music and health.

Moscow-born pianist Evgeny Kissin, famed for his Russian virtuoso style, began as a child prodigy and rose to global stardom. Known for works by Chopin and Tchaikovsky, he's collaborated with top orchestras and conductors like Ashkenazy and Rattle. Kissin is a multi-award winner, including three Grammys, and the youngest Musician of the Year by Musical America. He records with major labels and has over 100 releases, spanning Romantic to Russian pieces. Also a poet and composer, his works include a String Quartet. Kissin advocates for Israel and protested Russia's invasion of Ukraine.