Meet the Artists

Robert Lawrence, Violinist Robert Lawrence, violinist, serves as Co-Director of Programs for All Seasons Chamber Players, and provides verbal program notes at All Seasons concerts. He has had a varied performing career, ranging from Karl Munchinger’s Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra in Germany to Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls on Broadway. Bob is currently concertmaster of the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, associate concertmaster of the Springfield (MA) Symphony, and assistant concertmaster of Opera Saratoga (formerly Lake George Opera Festival). He has appeared at the Grand Teton, Colorado, and Spoleto Festivals, and has served as concertmaster for the Mid Atlantic Opera, Teatro Lirico D’Europa, and the Teatro Lirico Sperimentale. He studied at Yale University and the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy. Bob currently teaches private lessons through the RiverArts program in Westchester.

Lisa Hansen, Flutist The New York Times described Lisa Hansen as "irresistably lyrical" and praised her "considerable coloristic variety". Her recording of Rodrigo's Concerto Pastoral with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (EMI Classics) was lauded as "eloquent" by American Record Guide and "Brilliant" by the Belfast Times. Her recording of Carl Nielsen's Flute Concerto (Centaur) with the NY Scandia Symphony was a "Best of the Year" selection by Fanfare. A graduate of the Julliard School, she won the New York Flute Club Competition and was featured in the Emmy Award-winning CBS-TV Documentary "Julliard & Beyond: A Life in Music". Formerly principal flutist of the Mexico City Philharmonic, Ms. Hansen performs with the Grammy nominated North/South Consonance ensemble. Ms. Hansen was concertized extensively in the United States, Latin America, and Europe and is a Flute Profesor at Keane University

E. Zoe Hassman, Cellist attended Curtis Institute and graduated from The Juilliard School. Zoe is one of the most in-demand performing cellists in all genres. She continues to perform her audience-friendly cello recitals to enrich, uplift and make a difference to her listeners. Zoe’s mission is to     “...have cello & kindness...will travel...for humanity.” Among her other exciting projects Zoe most recently performed as the only cellist for the poignant musical Benny and Joon at the Paper Mill Playhouse. She will perform with the legendary jazz bassist, Ron Carter, at Merkin Hall at Lincoln Center this fall. To view You Tube video clips of Zoe’s live cello performances, type “Zoe!Solo Cellist" and for more information on “all things Zoe,” please Google E. Zoe Hassman, cellist. To contact Zoe, call or text Zoe at 917-414-5906 or email her at ezoecello@gmail.com

Jean Strickholm, Pianist and Harpsichordist Jean Strickholm, pianist, and harpsichordist, has served as Co-Director and Manager of All Seasons Chamber Players since its founding in 1981. She studied at the Eastman School of Music and Red Fox Music Camp. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Rochester and holds an MA in Education from Queens College. Private teachers include Isabelle Sant Ambrogio, Vera Tisheff and her grandfather, Alfred Boeker. She is a frequent performer of chamber music and four-hand music in the metropolitan area. She is cited for her music management and other civic activities in various Marquis Who’s Who publications.