Julian Maple- Oliveira holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition and Electroacaustic Music from São Paulo State University (Unesp) and a Master’s Degree in Composition with specialization in Sonology from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. His current compositional focus lies in composing and producing experimental songs, contemporary classical ensemble and solo pieces, often combined with electronic elements. Julian’s music is characterized by a high level of instrumental virtuosity, playfulness, speed, optimism, and sonic clarity.

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Leah Plave goes beyond the traditional role of a cellist, performing not only classical repertoire but electronic, improvisational, non-western, and historical music. An outspoken advocate for inclusive programming and undiscovered voices, she often collaborates with living composers and enjoys interdisciplinary, cross-cultural projects. By the age of 24, she was a four-time immigrant having lived and toured extensively across North America, China, and Europe. Leah’s extensive experience as a chamber musician has included performances with ensembles such as Pi Quartet, B.o.x Ensemble, London Film Orchestra, Ensemble Nova Sonantia, Lincoln Center Stage piano quintet, Vratsa Symphony Orchestra, Theresia Orchestra, and Vermont Symphony Orchestra. She regularly makes appearances in festivals such as Rewire, De Link, November Music Festival, Haarlem Vinyl Festival, Vers Fuur Festival, Culture Shock, Angelica Festival Internazionale di Musica, The Banff Centre, Zomerparkfeest, and Thy Chamber Music Festival.

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