Meet Our Faculty

The following faculty lists include all faculty members who have participated in PSN over 10 years.

Faculty is listed in order of most recent years of participation.

PSN 2025 Faculty appear first in lists and are marked with an *.

Conductors

John Nardolillo*

Artistic Director, Conductor
PSN 2015-2025
University of Kentucky
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Marin Alsop*

Guest Conductor
PSN 2025
Vienna Radio Symphony, Ravinia Festival, Polish National Radio Symphony, London Philharmonia, Philadelphia Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Graduate Conducting Studies, Peabody Institute, JHU
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Sahar Nouri*

Conductor
PSN 2023 & 2025
University of Denver
Opera Colorado

Michelle Di Russo*

Conductor
PSN 2025
Fort Worth Symphony
Anthony Blake Clark

Anthony Blake Clark*

Guest Conductor
PSN 2025
Dallas Symphony Chorus

Laura Jackson

Guest Conductor
PSN 2024
Reno Philharmonic
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James Burton

Conductor
PSN 2015-2016, 2023-2024
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston University
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Craig Kier

Conductor
PSN 2024
University of Maryland
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David Angus

Conductor
PSN 2023
Boston Lyric Opera
London Philharmonic
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Arianne Abela

Guest Conductor
PSN 2023
Amherst College
Yale Alumni Chorus

Timothy Long

Conductor
PSN 2018-2022
Eastman School of Music

Ondřej Soukup

Conductor
PSN 2022
 
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Andrés Cárdenes

Conductor
PSN 2019
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Carnegie Mellon University
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Arthur Fagen

Conductor
PSN 2017
Atlanta Opera
Indiana University
Sherrill Milnes

Sherrill Milnes

Conductor
PSN 2015-2017
 

Directors

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Joshua Major*

Director
PSN 2022-2023, 2025
New England Conservatory
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Joachim Schamberger*

Director
PSN 2015, 2017, 2025
Northwestern University
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Alyssa Weathersby*

Director 
PSN 2022, 2025
Carnegie Mellon University
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Erin Ridge*

Scenes Director
PSN 2023-2025
 
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Mary Duncan

Director
PSN 2023-2024
Peabody Institute
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Garnett Bruce

Director 
PSN 2024
University of Texas at Austin
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Anna Rebek

Director
PSN 2022
Juilliard
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Darya Zholnerova

Assistant Director
PSN 2023
St. Petersburg State Conservatory
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Gayle Shay

Director
PSN 2018-2021
Vanderbilt University

Patrick Diamond

Director
PSN 2018-2019
Manhattan School of Music
Yale University
Sherrill Milnes

Sherrill Milnes

Director
PSN 2015-2017
 
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Maria Zouves

Director
PSN 2015-2017
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Savannah VOICE Festival
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Nick Olcott

Director
PSN 2016
University of Maryland

Voice

Catherine Clarke Nardolillo*

Head of Voice
PSN 2015-2025
Centre College
University of Kentucky
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Timothy Cheek*

Head Coach
PSN 2018-2025
University of Michigan

Jeremy Aye*

Voice
PSN 2015-2025
New York University
Metropolitan Opera

Justina Lee*

Coach
PSN 2015-2018, 2023-2025
Juilliard
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Reed Woodhouse*

Coach
PSN 2019-2025
Juilliard
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Kyung-Eun Na*

Coach
PSN 2022-2025
Oberlin Conservatory
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Lester Green*

Coach
PSN 2023, 2025
Peabody Conservatory
University of Maryland
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Dietlinde Maazel*

Acting, German Diction, Coach
PSN 2023, 2025
Castleton Festival
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Michael Shannon

Coach
PSN 2024
Arizona State University
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Sahar Nouri

Coach
PSN 2023
University of Denver
Opera Colorado
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Taylor Hutchinson

Coach
PSN 2019-2022
Oklahoma City University
Shannon McGinnis

Shannon McGinnis

Coach
PSN 2018-2019, 2021
Chicago College of Performing Arts
JoAnn Kulesza

JoAnn Kulesza

Coach
PSN 2015, 2022
Peabody Conservatory
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Scott Rednour

Coach
PSN 2015-2017
Whitworth University
Manhattan School of Music
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Marcello Cormio

Coach
PSN 2017
University of Kentucky
Sarasota Opera
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Rafael Gordillo

Coach
PSN 2017
International Opera Studio Zürich
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 Jelena Nosková*

Clinician
PSN 2015-2025
Czech National Opera
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Vera Danchenko

Russian Diction, Coach
PSN 2023
Peabody Conservatory
Washington National Opera
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Pumeza Matshikiza

Guest Clinician
PSN 2019
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Rosalind Plowright

Clinician
PSN 2018-2019
 
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Lawrence Brownlee

Clinician
PSN 2018
Juilliard
Carlos Montane

Carlos Montane

Clinician
PSN 2016
Indiana University

Orchestra

Amy Oshiro-Morales

Amy Oshiro-Morales*

Concertmaster, Clinician, Soloist (Violin)
PSN 2019, 2023-2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
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Borika van den Booren*

Concertmaster, Clinician (Violin)
PSN 2022-2025
Concertgebouw Orchestra
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Ricardo Morales*

Clinician, Soloist (Clarinet)
PSN 2023-2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
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Helena Skopová*

Clinician (Violin)
PSN 2023-2025
Czech Philharmonic
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Tamás Varga*

Clinician (Cello)
PSN 2019, 2023, 2025
Vienna Philharmonic
Vienna State Opera
Lauren Roth

Lauren Roth

Concertmaster, Clinician, Soloist (Violin)
PSN 2016-2018, 2022
Atlanta Symphony
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Felicity James

Clinician (Violin)
PSN 2019
Cincinnati Symphony
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Anna Dmytrenko

Soloist (Piano)
PSN 2024
Manhattan School of Music
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David Kim

Clinician, Soloist (Violin)
PSN 2024
The Philadelphia Orchestra
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Ondřej Skopový

Clinician (Violin)
PSN 2024
Czech Philharmonic
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Dominik Trávníček

Clinician (Viola)
PSN 2019
Czech Philharmonic
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Eduard Šistek

Clinician (Cello)
PSN 2017
Czech Philharmonic
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Vladislav Borovka

Clinician (Oboe)
PSN 2019
Czech Philharmonic
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Josef Špaček

Clinician (Violin)
PSN 2016-2019
Czech Philharmonic
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Rodney Friend

Clinician (Violin)
PSN 2016
London Philharmonic
New York Philharmonic
BBC Symphony
Royal Academy of Music
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Bohumil Tůma

Clinician (Trombone)
PSN 2022
Czech Philharmonic
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Martin Petrák

Clinician (Bassoon)
PSN 2015
University in Ostrava
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Jan Vobořil

Clinician (French Horn)
PSN 2019
Czech Philharmonic
Solo Trumpetist of the Czech Philharmonic

Ladislav Kozderka

Clinician, Soloist (Trumpet)
PSN 2016-2019, 2022-2024
Czech Philharmonic
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Dwight Parry

Clinician, Guest Artist (Oboe)
PSN 2019
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
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Walter Seyfarth

Clinician, Soloist (Clarinet)
PSN 2015-2019
Berlin Philharmonic
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Amit Peled

Guest Artist (Cello)
PSN 2017-2018
Peabody Conservatory

Composition

Iryna Aleksiychuk

Guest Composer
PSN 2024

Sylvie Bodorová

Guest Composer & Clinician
PSN 2019
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Greg Sandow

Guest Composer & Clinician
PSN 2018
Juilliard

Administration

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Neeta Helms*

President & CEO
PSN 2015 – 2025
Classical Movements

Karel Vrbík*

Central European Project Specialist
PSN 2023-2025
Classical Movements

Adam Park*

Finance and Operations Manager
PSN 2024-2025
Classical Movements

Frances van Zyl*

Festival Marketing and Operations
PSN 2024-2025
Classical Movements

What Our Students Say

  • “I cannot say this enough, this has been one of the most rewarding and fun opera experiences I’ve had! Not only because we were lucky enough to perform in the Estates Theater, but more so because of the camaraderie and friendships I have made, that will last a lifetime."

    Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Mezzo-Soprano

  • “It truly is a joy to be here in Prague and spending so much time with this group of people. Everyone works so hard, and when all the different parts come together, the music we create is absolutely magical. There is much pleasure in growing and bonding with a very talented group of musicians.”

    Andy Kim, Violinist

  • “Today I attended the Brass sectionals of Sibelius Symphony No. 2 and Dvorak Symphony No. 9, led by clinician Ladislav Kozderka who holds the position of principal trumpet of the Czech Philharmonic. I offered to be his personal metronome and he humbly laughed, saying "no, no, you must know this piece so much more than me!" He let me conduct the entirety of both symphonies, stopping every section to give feedback. I kept wanting to pinch my cheek because I knew all the words of wisdom was coming from one of the leaders of the orchestra that loves and owns Dvorak more than anywhere else in the world.”

    Euan Shields, Conducting Apprentice

  • Participating in this incredible program was life changing! I strongly encourage people interested to apply, you won’t regret it. Easily one of the best summers of my life ❤️

    Hayden Clarke, Arts Admin PSN 17

  • “I have had the most wonderful 4 weeks I could hope for!"

    Nico Laruina, Vocalist

  • “I really enjoyed working with Dr. Jelena Nosková in the masterclass. She had wonderful suggestions and I felt my voice blossoming in the short time we worked together. I felt that it was very valuable to get some suggestions from someone I’d never worked with before. I thoroughly appreciate having this opportunity!”

    Beth Compton, Vocalist

  • “It was a pleasure for me being part of the festival, I learned a lot in Prague! Thank you for believing in my talent.”

    Brenda I., voice

  • “Thank you so much for the opportunity! I learned so much in that month, that I’m just hoping to retain a tiny bit of it! My teacher even noticed that my high notes have improved in tone. The program was absolutely amazing, and the people you brought together for it were even more so.”

    Laura M., voice

  • “Thank you again for the incredible opportunity! I had an amazing trip and made so many memories.”

    Heather G., violin

  • “Thank you for giving me the opportunity. It was an amazing experience with countless memories. Thank you again.”

    Preet S., cello

  • "Thank you PRAGUE SUMMER NIGHTS so much for the incredible opportunity to work with you in Prague, and the amazing opportunities I’ve received!"

    Isabelle M., cello

  • “A better experience could not have taken place for me during the first annual Prague Summer Nights Festival. I will forever take with me the memories and knowledge gained during my time with many wonderful musicians.”

    Maya M., violin

  • "Prague Summer Nights was an incredible experience for me. I made friendships that will last a lifetime and learned so much about myself as a performer. Sometimes when you are engrossed in the whirlwind of hard, dedicated work it is difficult to see your own progress. Just months after the program I already feel a difference and ease of approach to my performing, as well as a greater awareness of not only what I can improve, but HOW I can improve. Having sung an opera where Mozart first conducted it is no small honor either! Thank you for the experience of a lifetime."

    Stephanie K., soprano

  • “Such an incredible experience getting a lesson and performing in a masterclass today with Walter Seyfarth, 30-year clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic, my favorite orchestra. My time in Prague has been a clarinetist’s dream! Very grateful.”

    Eric S., clarinet

  • “Thanks for a great summer! The Prague experience was unforgettable. Thanks again.”

    Will R., viola

  • “I just wanted to take the opportunity again to thank you for this wonderful program you have created. I am still in awe of what took place over this last month, from Smetana Hall, to the Dvorak Museum, and finally Don Giovanni at the Estates Theatre! I honestly don’t know how you did it!"

    John H., baritone