The 2006/2007 Music Finalist
In 2006/2007, 18 potential protégés across six artistic disciplines were selected from 124 candidates in 52 countries. The finalists - five women and 13 men from 15 countries - then met the mentor in their discipline. Each mentor chose the finalist who seemed best suited for the year of guidance and inspiration. Along with the chosen protégé, please meet the Music finalist:
Alena Baeva
Alena Baeva, 21, is a concert violinist from Moscow with extensive performing experience in more than 30 countries.