Based in Philadelphia, Astral is a nonprofit, national organization that has specialized in developing the early careers of extraordinary classical musicians for nearly 25 years. Astral concentrates its resources on a small number of rising-star soloists and chamber ensembles with the potential to be change-makers and influencers in classical music. Astral provides artists with industry-leading resources, networking, and entrepreneurial tools. Notable Astral laureates include Grammy Award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux, soprano Angela Meade, bass-baritone Eric Owens, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, and the Chiara and Jasper string quartets.