TOGETHER WITH CLASSICAL
Meet Our Team

Tiffany Poon
Founder & President
New York, U.S.
I started having fun with classical music when I was 2 years old, playing a 4-key toy piano every day. Eventually, I moved to 88-key pianos and moved to New York to pursue studies and career as a concert pianist. While I was very fortunate to have financial aid, growing up, I wasn't really surrounded by peers who loved classical music. I felt embarrassed at times..
I founded Together with Classical because I was really moved and inspired by my audience's stories about their journeys with classical music in my YouTube vlog in 2020. My wish is for Together with Classical is to be a lasting charity platform where everyone can unite together with classical music, be proud of their passion, promote the beautiful music, while supporting each other in their music education and journeys.
I'm beyond grateful for the support of my team and donors!

Anoushka Sharma
Toronto, Canada
Executive Assistant
Although my journey with classical music started at an early age when I got enrolled in piano lessons, I only grew an appreciation for it once I left formal training and started teaching it to myself. Now I see that classical music is a window into a world of emotions that can only be experienced through musical notes, which is why Together with Classical’s mission is so essential. My ambition is to further Together with Classical’s aim of making classical music more accessible to everyone who is interested in it.

Lara Öge
Istanbul, Turkey
Social Media Manager
I got into classical music when I started playing the piano in first grade, but I never realized how beautiful it was and how much I loved it until I was 14. It’s very inspiring to see Together with Classical grow as a non-profit, and my goal as a part of it is to help grow a close-knit, diverse community of people from different backgrounds who all appreciate classical music.
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Nate Friedman
New York, U.S.
Digital Creator
I started learning music because I liked the GoT track: Rains of Castamere, and I wanted to play it on either violin or piano. I then chose piano because it was more like gaming. My goal for Together with Classical is to show people the beauty of classical music to people who would never think they would listen or play classical music.

João Pinto
Vienna, Austria
Music Educator
Classical music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, as I started to play the piano at a very early age. Today I am a composer, and my love for music has only grown since my childhood days. Throughout the years, I have experienced what I believe to be absolutely true: that music is a universal language that has the capacity to connect people, regardless of their background. I am hoping that my work with Together with Classical will bring more people the joy that it is creating music.

Angelina Yang
California, U.S.
Fundraising Volunteer
Classical music has been a huge part of my life ever since I started taking piano lessons at age 5. Because piano has always brought me comfort and joy, I hope to contribute back to the classical community by helping Together With Classical bring together music-lovers from all over the globe. I am looking forward to meeting new people and sharing my love for classical music!

Liberty Richardson
Durham, U.K.
Social Media Volunteer
My first encounter with classical music was when I learned to play the flute and piano when I was very young. Soon, I discovered composition and decided to study Music at university, with the aim of becoming a freelance composer. I see classical music as a universal language which has the power to support people emotionally and to connect people from all over the globe. This is why I am incredibly passionate about Together with Classical’s goal of creating a community for classical musicians and to make the joys of classical music accessible to all.
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Colin Guan
California, U.S.
Outreach Coordinator
I started playing the cello in 5th grade. Though I originally joined my school’s orchestra as a way to spend more time with my friends, I discovered that the music was just as great as being around my friends. Since then, I’ve continued studying the cello, and plan to stay involved with music for the rest of my life. Through Together with Classical, I hope to help people around the world find their community, just as I did in middle school orchestra class.
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Marcus Thomas
New York, U.S.
Researcher
I’ve been a musician since elementary school, but my love for classical music really took off during high school when I played with wind ensembles and youth orchestra. Today I work in cancer research but still remain active in the music world. As part of the Together with Classical team, my goal is to help make the world a better place by supporting those that make and enjoy classical music.

Elizabeth Pineo
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Music Educator
I started playing the piano when I was six years old. Now, almost two decades later, I can’t imagine a life in which classical music isn’t a fundamental part of my daily life—and who I am. The world of music is rich and vast, and I want to share its beauty. Through my work at Together with Classical, I aim to make the powerful, complex experience of classical music accessible to all.

Sotiris Athanasiou
Paris, France
Music Educator
For me, music was a family matter. I started playing the classical guitar with my father as early as I can remember myself and I have never stopped since, following my passion across Europe. Today, I feel thankful for the privilege I had growing up with music as well as concerned for the people that never had that access. That’s why I joined Together with Classical. I would feel the deepest satisfaction if someone decided to take a leap of faith and start a journey with music because of our efforts. Or guitar. Even better!

Gabriela Wacławska
Manchester, England
Social Media Volunteer
My journey with classical music began when I was five years old. I asked my mom to sign me up for piano and singing lessons. My parents were surprised because they wished for me to become a tennis player. I went my own way and became a pianist! I joined Together with classical because I believe classical music deserves more recognition and should be more accessible to people from different backgrounds. My big passion is discovering underrepresented composers and giving them credit by performing their pieces.

Sahana Moogi
California, U.S.
Social Media Volunteer
Classical music has somehow always ended up finding its way to me, whether through my high school’s orchestra, marching band, or piano. The people I have met and the experiences I have gained along the way have only made this journey more memorable, and although I am quite the amateur and have much to learn, I hope to continue to follow my passion in the future. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Together with Classical, an incredible organization with a goal of bringing together the community that I have grown to cherish.