Artist Management
At VIA - Piano & Arts Center, we offer comprehensive artist management for a wide range of artists from various fields. Our services include artist representation with negotiation, contract management, and scheduling, as well as career development through targeted strategies, marketing, and promotion.
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Another key focus is on international artist collaborations, fostering creative synergies and opening up new opportunities. Additionally, we manage events such as concerts and exhibitions, both locally and internationally.
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Are you an organiser looking for top-tier artists for your next event? Feel free to contact us. We look forward to building cultural bridges with you and creating a successful collaboration.
Our Artists
"Our artists unite creativity and passion. As artist managers, we nurture their talents and provide them with a platform for success. Discover the works and stories of our artists, who inspire audiences worldwide"
Hyung-ki Joo
Office, Production Management & Social Media Marketing
Hyung-ki Joo is an internationally renowned, versatile artist who performs as a pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor.
Gilles Apap
Artist Management​
Gilles, hailed by Yehudi Menuhin as "a true violinist of the 21st century," is known for his virtuosity and unique blend of classical, jazz, and
folk music.
Roman Kim
Artist Management​
Roman Kim, an innovative violinist,
was born in Kazakhstan and began playing the violin at the
age of five.
Lukas Hasler
Artist Management​
Lukas Hasler has established himself internationally as an outstanding organist. He is pursuing a PhD at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, under Cherry Rhodes.
Boris Cepeda
Artist Management & Project Management
Boris Cepeda, a German-
Ecuadorian pianist and conductor,
is an internationally recognized
artist.
Gliere Quartett
Artist Management​
The Glière Quartet is a Vienna-based string quartet consisting of members of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.
Florian Pichlbauer
Artist Management
Florian Pichlbauer is a
multi-award-winning Austrian
pianist, composer, and singer-
songwriter
Gliere Quartett
Artist Management​
Ensemble Quattro Cieli brings Baroque music to life with
cultural depth and stylistic precision.
Alexey Rojas Peskov
Artist Management, Office Management, Social Media Marketing
The Russian-Ecuadorian violinist Alexey Rojas Peskov lives in
Vienna, Austria, where he
continues his impressive
musical career.
EXPANDED BIOGRAPHY
Hyung-ki Joo
Hyung-ki Joo is an internationally renowned, versatile artist who performs as a pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor. Known for his humorous and creative approach to classical music, he captivates audiences worldwide. He has performed with prestigious orchestras such as the London Philharmonic and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and develops innovative concert formats that make classical music accessible to a broad audience.
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Joo also collaborates with artists outside the classical music scene, such as Billy Joel, and is active as a music educator, inspiring young musicians. His duo, IGUDESMAN & JOO, combines music, comedy, and pop culture, achieving international success.
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As VIA – Piano & Arts Center, we manage the office and production for Hyung-ki Joo, handling administrative tasks as well as his social media marketing.
Gilles Apap
Gilles, described by Yehudi Menuhin as "a true violinist of the 21st century," is known for his virtuosity and unique musical approach that blends classical music with jazz and folk. Born in Algeria and raised in France, he studied at the Curtis Institute in the USA. He chose to work outside the confines of the commercial music industry, founding the quartet "The Colors of Invention" and the ethno-jazz band "Meduoteran."
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Gilles has been a soloist with orchestras such as the Leipzig Gewandhaus and led the Nordic Chamber Orchestra until 2018. He is deeply involved in music education, promoting cultural diversity and improvisation. We organize his concerts and tours across Europe.
Roman Kim
Roman Kim, an innovative violinist, was born in Kazakhstan and began playing the violin at the age of five. At eight, he moved to Moscow to study with Galina Turchaninova and later continued his education at the Cologne University of Music. He gained fame in 2010 with his transcription of Bach's "Air," where he played all four voices on a single violin.
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Roman Kim is considered one of the most innovative violinists of our time. He gained international recognition for his groundbreaking techniques and ability to redefine the limits of what is possible on the violin. He captivates audiences worldwide with his unconventional approach to classical music and is also active as a composer. His works, such as the "Three Romances" and the "Requiem," are both romantic and technically demanding.
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He has performed on major stages, such as the Berlin Philharmonie, and collaborates with leading orchestras. His debut album "Kimpossible" was internationally celebrated. We organize concerts and concert tours for Roman in Europe.
Lukas Hasler
Lukas Hasler is an internationally recognized organist known for his virtuosity, creativity, and strong media presence. Splitting his time between Vienna and Los Angeles, he is currently pursuing a doctorate at the University of Southern California under Cherry Rhodes. He previously studied in Graz with Ulrich Walther, in Strasbourg with Johann Vexo, and earned a master’s in Cultural and Media Management from the University of Hamburg.
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Hasler has performed at prestigious venues across Europe, North America, and Australia, including the Salzburg Festival, the Russian Philharmonic Festival in Volgograd, and the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna. In 2022, he gave benefit concerts in Ukraine, becoming the first classical musician to perform in Lviv after the war began.
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As a composer, arranger, and educator, he leads international masterclasses and continues to expand the organ’s reach through projects like Organ For Planet, which brings music to unique global locations. His debut CD A Portrait and vibrant online presence—reaching over 100,000 followers—cement his role as one of the most influential organists of his generation.
Boris Cepeda
Boris Cepeda, a German-Ecuadorian pianist and conductor, is an internationally recognized artist. After nearly 30 years of successful work in Germany, he moved to the USA, where he is now active as a musician worldwide from Atlanta. Since 2021, he has been a Steinway Artist. He has performed in numerous prestigious concert halls around the globe, including his debut at Carnegie Hall in 2022.
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With a wide repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary music, he aims to break musical boundaries and connect cultures. His latest project, "Camino al Grammy," reflects this goal and marks the next step in his extraordinary artistic journey.
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For Boris, we organize exclusive events, collaborate on international projects, and handle the organization of concerts.
Glière Quartett
The Glière Quartet is a Vienna-based string quartet consisting of members of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. The quartet is made up of the following members: Wladislaw Winokurow (violin), Dominika Falger (violin), Martin Edelmann (viola), and Endre Stankowsky (cello). The ensemble, named after the Ukrainian composer Reinhold Glière, combines musical virtuosity with a broad repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary music.
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Since its formation, they have regularly performed in prestigious concert halls and at international festivals. With their special passion for works by Ukrainian and European composers, the quartet captivates audiences worldwide.
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For the ensemble, we handle administrative tasks, social media marketing, and the organization of national and international concerts.
Florian Pichlbauer
Florian Pichlbauer, born in Graz in August 1998, began studying piano at the age of six. He received early training from Mag. Barbara Stranegger and Mag. Angelika Ferra at the J.J. Fux Conservatory, before entering the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz at sixteen. There, he studied under Prof. Zoltan Füzessery, Prof. Libor Novacek, and currently continues his education with Prof. Eike Straub and Prof. Ruben Dalibaltayan.
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He is a multi-award-winning pianist, with prizes from Austria’s “Prima la Musica” competition and first prize at the 2017 International Béla Bartók Competition. In 2024, he received AIMS Graz’s “Outstanding Lieder Collaborative Pianist Award.”
Pichlbauer is also a composer represented by Universal Edition. His work has featured in major productions at Vienna’s Burgtheater and La Colline – Théâtre National in Paris. He regularly collaborates with Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai and, under the artist name Löbe, shares his voice as a singer-songwriter.​
Quattro Cieli
Ensemble Quattro Cieli, featuring Reinet Behncke (soprano), André Angenendt (bass-baritone), Cecilia Sipos (baroque cello), and Paulina Å»muda (harpsichord), brings together musicians from four different countries – South Africa, Brazil, Poland, and Hungary – who share their cultural roots, diverse musical experiences, and a deep passion for early music. Concert appearances include performances at the Bach Week Vienna, Vienna’s Altes Rathaus, and the BachZeit festival in Mondsee.
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Ensemble Quattro Cieli’s chamber music-influenced formation places a special focus on historically informed performance practice, offering a nuanced and expressive approach to Baroque vocal music. Their repertoire includes works by J. S. Bach, G. F. Handel, H. Purcell, and A. Caldara, alongside rarely heard compositions by lesser-known composers that deserve renewed attention.
Alexey Rojas Peskov
The Russian-Ecuadorian violinist Alexey Rojas Peskov lives in Vienna, Austria, where he continues his impressive musical career. He began his music studies at the age of four with his mother and quickly developed a passion for the violin. After his success at the National Music Conservatory of Ecuador and studies with Swiss master Emmanuel Siefert, he moved to Vienna at the age of 19 to continue his education. Over eight years, he earned degrees in Performance and Music Education from the Conservatory of Vienna and a Master's degree from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, under the guidance of Dominika Falger and Wolfgang David.
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Alexey has performed as a soloist with orchestras in both America and Europe, aiming to bridge these continents through the works of great composers. In 2024, he founded a music center in Vienna to promote exchange between international musicians. He currently performs on an 18th-century Storioni violin.
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Alexey is the CEO of VIA – Piano & Arts Center. In our management, we handle the organization of national and international concerts, as well as the management of his social media presence.
