Meet the Team
The Windwood Music Festival is co-founded and directed by Duo Perdendosi, violinist Maitreyi Muralidharan and pianist Tong Wang.
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Co-FounderCritically recognized as “an accomplished violin soloist,” (CVNC) Maitreyi Muralidharan is an east coast based musician and an avid orchestral and chamber performer. They hold a Bachelor's Degree from the Peabody Institute of Music under the tutelage of Herbert Greenberg, a Master’s Degree and Professional Arts Certificate from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts under the tutelage of Kevin Lawrence, and an Artist Diploma from McGill University under the tutelage of Violaine Melancon. Maitreyi was raised in North Carolina where they fostered a love for sharing music in group settings, whether in ensembles or as a teacher. They have also served as concertmaster of the Peabody Symphony Orchestra, Peabody Chamber Orchestra, UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, and was a member of the UNCSA Chrysalis Chamber Music Institute for two years. They have attended summer music festivals in Colorado, New York, Canada, North Carolina, Vermont, and Germany, and have performed as a chamber musician on international stages. As a musician who has dealt with severe injury, Maitreyi has had to find their own paths in the field of classical and contemporary music, and in that process, has grown a deep appreciation and love for connecting with the unconventional. They aim to share this idea of connection with all walks of life—the idea that being a musician is far more than what is understood or seen, and that one of the greatest joys is fostering a sense of community that can happen any time music is made. Outside of being an orchestral and chamber musician, Maitreyi enjoys working with and advising new music ensembles, assisting violinists with injuries to find creative and sustainable playing practices, and farming.
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Co-Founder
Tong Wang is a Canadian artist leading innovative initiatives across areas of performance, research, community engagement, and social entrepreneurship. Her projects explore the role of art in relation to science, technology, identity, culture, health, and social-political issues. As a soloist and chamber musician, Tong has performed with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, and various ensembles across North America and Europe. As a multidisciplinary artist, she has written the libretto of a new opera funded by the Canada Council, FRQSC, and SSHRC, “Labyrinth of Tears”, and published an award-winning photo-essay in Carte Blanche. Among her other projects are the creative performances “Song of Praise”, “Ghiblilane”, "Once Upon a Pumpkin", and research lecture recitals on the aesthetic of “cuteness”. Tong recently debuted her recital on social-political issues, “我们Us” in Lunenburg and presented the interactive concerts “We’re Not Really Strangers” and “My Neighbors Totoro and Claude!” at the Verbier Festival. Using diverse mediums, Tong aims to share the power of art to reach across time, languages, borders, and cultures to connect people and kindle a shared understanding.
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Creative Residency Director
Annie Kwok began studying the piano at age four in her hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii, where her teachers included the late Ellen Masaki and Dr. Thomas Yee. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees with a Music-In-Education concentration from the New England Conservatory of Music, studying with Bruce Brubaker. Interested in transforming the dynamics of audience-performer relationships, Annie has curated community performances and interactive programs as an NEC Community Performances and Partnerships fellow, Early Education Music intern at the Rock and Roll Daycare in Cambridge, and member of From The Top's Center for the Development of Arts Leaders. Following graduation, Annie traveled the world as a resident Lincoln Center Stage pianist, eating, zip-lining, and hiking her way through 30 different countries while performing chamber music programs on ships ranging from Brahms and Schumann quintets to Coldplay and Led Zeppelin. She has been a summer fellow of the Colburn Academy, Indiana University Piano Academy, and the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival. Annie is currently based in Honolulu as a freelance pianist and maintains a full teaching studio at the Masaki School of Music, voted Hawaii's Best Music School of 2022 and 2023.
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Marketing Director
Lois Jones, a proud Airdronian for 30 years, is a devoted mother of two, mother-in-law of two, and the delighted grandmother of one beautiful grandson. Among the many titles she's held, "Nana" is her favorite. Lois is thrilled to be part of the Windwood Music Festival team, where she contributes to public awareness, brand recognition, and social media efforts. The festival’s commitment to inclusivity and sincerity deeply resonates with her. She is grateful for the opportunity to be involved and appreciates the patience extended to her as she continues to learn about this Music Festival Event, "It's been an absolute pleasure and Thank You for instilling trust in me."
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Event Manager
Susanne Sevcik is a pianist and music researcher from Strathmore, Alberta. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music Technology at McGill University, working in the Music Perception and Cognition Lab under the supervision of Stephen McAdams. Her research, funded by SSHRC and FRQSC, explores timbre perception, memory, and musical metaphors through an interdisciplinary lens that integrates psychology, music cognition, philosophy, and musicology. She holds a degree in Cognitive Science from Mount Allison University where she also studied piano with Stephen Runge and received awards for her excellence in piano performance, collaborative piano, and musicology. An active performer and educator, Susanne collaborates regularly with choirs and vocalists, driven by her passion for sharing music with others. She has performed for diverse communities across Canada, including recent professional engagements with the Arts on 817 Concert Series in Strathmore, Alberta, and Jeunesses Musicales in Dieppe, New Brunswick. Susanne is deeply grateful to the Alberta music community that nurtured her love of music including Stephen Bonfield, Rolf Bertsch, Jani Parsons, and Caroline Steeves, as well as her mentors on the East Coast. Outside of her academic pursuits, Susanne loves singing in choirs, yoga, baking, and going to spin class. When she is home for the summer, you’ll often find her at the Airdrie Farmers’ Market, treating herself to flowers and lemonade.