Benjamin Lai, a Taiwanese-American cellist, began his musical journey in California, receiving cello lessons at the age of four from Mikhail Gelfandbein, a student of Mstislav Rostropovich. His childhood was spent in cosmopolitan cities like New York, Beijing, Munich, and Paris. At 14, he moved to Berlin, studying under Prof. Jens Peter Maintz. Benjamin continued his education with Prof. Heinrich Schiff in Vienna and Prof. Julian Steckel in Munich. He currently prepares for his concert exam at Lübeck University with Prof. Troels Svane. Benjamin attended master classes by renowned cellists including Starker, Ma, and Geringas. As a prize winner of international competitions, he has performed at esteemed venues like Berlin's Konzerthaus and Vienna's Musikverein. Benjamin also excels as a chamber musician, appearing at renowned festivals. He plays a Domenico Montagnana cello ("ex-Olevsky," Venice 1735).

Christiane Tietz, an accomplished architect, graduated from Munich University of Applied Sciences. She collaborated with renowned firms like Hilmer & Sattler and Fulgosy, gaining valuable experience. Her project work at the IIT Madras in India expanded her global perspective. With a diploma in 1987, Christiane established herself as a qualified professional. She became a member of the Bavarian Chamber of Architects in 1989 and the Berlin Chamber of Architects in 2002, showcasing her commitment to excellence.

Joshua Park is a Tonmeister (M.Mus., University of the Arts Berlin, UdK) specializing in recordings that unite musical sensitivity with technical precision. With a strong foundation as a classically trained violinist and guitarist (B.Mus., UdK), he brings a musician’s perspective to every stage of sound production. His professional development has included work at world-renowned venues and studios such as the Berliner Philharmonie, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Emil Berliner Studios, and Genuin Classics. He continues to collaborate closely with the Gewandhaus. Based primarily at Tonhain—one of Berlin’s most modern recording studios—Joshua works with a wide range of professional musicians to create recordings that are both artistically compelling and technically refined.