Featured Artist:
Emad Zolfaghari, viola

Violist Emad Zolfaghari, a rising star from Oakville, Ontario, is earning international acclaim with top prizes at major competitions and solo appearances with leading orchestras. He won the prestigious Klein Competition in 2023. Currently a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, he brings passion, precision, and artistry to the stage—performing on a rare 1785 Storioni viola. Check out this preview of Stamitz Viola Concerto in D, Op.1, a piece that he will perform on May 17 & 18 with PSO. WATCH NOW