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“Birds of Paradise is a wonderfully evocative and engaging 48 minutes of music performed exquisitely”
Ember, the acclaimed ensemble of Emily Levin (harp), Julia Choi (violin), and Christine Lamprea (cello), is a trio of modern trailblazers championing new works by living composers and forging paths of connection and community through intimate, personalized concert experiences. Ember formed in 2023 with their debut performance in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the trio taught masterclasses at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico and performed their first concert together, including the world premiere of a commission by Angélica Negrón.
Ember released its debut album Birds of Paradise on Azica Records in September 2025. This bold new recording celebrates both historical and contemporary women composers while addressing the cultural significance of the contributions of women in classical music.
Ember is comprised of Emily Levin, principal harpist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Julia Choi, 1st violinist at the Metropolitan Opera, and cellist Christine Lamprea, winner of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence.
Emily Levin, the only American to win top prizes at both the USA International Harp Competition and the International Harp Contest in Israel, is currently Principal Harp of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and has served as guest principal with the Boston and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Houston Symphony. Praised for her “unstinting style and grace” (The Boston Globe), as a soloist and chamber musician, she has performed at leading venues throughout North America and Europe, including Carnegie Hall, Festspiele Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, LA Phil’s Green Umbrella, the Ojai Festival, Bravo! Vail Music Festival, and Newport Classical. Julia Choi, praised for her “delightful idiosyncrasy” and “involving performances,” (The Classical Source) is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra’s First Violin section and has appeared as a guest musician with leading ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, as well as the Atlanta, Detroit, New Jersey, and San Diego Symphonies. A prizewinner in several national competitions including the LISMA, Caprio, and New York Competitions, she was recently featured on the cover of Real Woman magazine for her inspiring musical journey.
Julia Choi, praised for her “delightful idiosyncrasy” and “involving performances,” (The Classical Source) is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra’s First Violin section and has appeared as a guest musician with leading ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, as well as the Atlanta, Detroit, New Jersey, and San Diego Symphonies. A prizewinner in several national competitions including the LISMA, Caprio, and New York Competitions, she was recently featured on the cover of Real Woman magazine for her inspiring musical journey.
Cellist Christine Lamprea, noted for her “supreme panache” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer), is a winner of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2013, and has performed with major orchestras nationwide. Her soloist debut recording with the Detroit Symphony was released on Albany Records, featuring a concerto written for her by Jeffrey Mumford. Her Songs of Colombia Suite includes arrangements of traditional South American tunes and has been performed at the Colombian Embassy and the U.S. Supreme Court.
“Ember reveals itself at the forefront of chamber music’s future. The harp, violin, and cello trio is a force of rhythm, harmony, and cultural dialogue. ”
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