Who We Are
At AMAI, we love exploring music in all its facets. Our projects reflect our versatility and curiosity—from concerts for young audiences and families to open seminars and challenging masterclasses for musicians. We are passionate about developing new formats and experimenting with interdisciplinary collaborations, combining music with theater, visual arts, and much more. Whether it's an intimate recital or a bold, cross-genre event, our goal always remains the same: to connect people through meaningful and creative experiences.
Our Team
Chiara Siciliano
Chairwoman
Chiara Siciliano is a dynamic and versatile violinist who is distinguished by her flexibility, determination and innovative approach as an artist and educator.
After her private violin lessons, Chiara completed her bachelor’s and master’s studies at the Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome (2013–2018) with distinction.
As part of the Erasmus program, she studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna with Professor Michael Frischenschlager. In 2022, she also completed her studies in violin pedagogy in Vienna with top marks. She continues her artistic studies, including as a violist, privately with Maestro Paolo Andreoli and Eniko Hamann. She has also attended masterclasses with renowned violinists such as Michael Frischenschlager, Tobias Granmo, and Ernst Kovacic.
As a chamber musician, she performs in a variety of formations, from duo to septet. Highlights of her career have included concerts with the Metamorfosis Piano Quintet in Salzburg, the Archi Accademia Nova in Rome, and the Amai Quartet. In 2021, Chiara founded the Amai Quartet, which has enjoyed significant success, including First Prize and Audience Award at the Concorso Pietro Marzani. Since 2024, the quartet has been part of the renowned Merita – European Ensemble Project network. Chiara has extensive orchestral experience and has played with, among others, the Marchfeld Philharmonic, the Webern Chamber Philharmonic, the Valsassina Ensemble, the Mozart Orchestra, and the Residenz Orchestra. From 2008 to 2015, she was principal second violin in the Orchestra Giovanile di Roma. In addition to her artistic activities, Chiara teaches violin and viola at the Klangwelt Music School and the Schwechat Music School in Vienna, as well as privately. She is also chairwoman of AMAI – Association for Music and Artistic Interaction, which promotes innovative musical and artistic projects.
Anna Tonini-Bossi
Secretary
Anna Tonini-Bossi began playing the cello at the age of eight. In 2015, she moved to Vienna to continue her concert cello studies in the class of Prof. Maria Sellner at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw), where she graduated with distinction in 2022 and obtained the title of Magistra artium. She is currently active as a freelance cellist in various fields. As an orchestral musician, she has performed with the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO), where she has also served as principal cellist, with the Orchestra of the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, and with the Budapest Festival Orchestra. She is also a member of the Synchron Stage Orchestra Vienna and is a regular substitute with the Radio Symphony Orchestra RSO Vienna. Her great passion for chamber music led Anna Tonini Bossi, together with other mdw students, to found the Amai Quartet in 2020, a string quartet with which she won first prize and the audience award at the “Pietro Marzani” string quartet competition in Rovereto in 2021.
In addition to the standard repertoire, the ensemble is dedicated to rediscovering the works of forgotten female composers and exploring new concert formats to engage a broad audience by combining classical music with other forms of expression, such as theater. This interest in exploring alternative concert formats enabled Anna Tonini-Bossi to be selected as one of the artists to participate in the January 2025 performance of Planet Magic Flute at the newly founded Neue Staatsoper Nest in Vienna.
Donna Suenyan Chan
cashier
Donna Suenyan Chan, a pianist based in Vienna, is known for her versatility on stage. Not limited to solo performances, she excels as a lieder pianist and chamber music pianist. Her repertoire seamlessly blends classical and contemporary pieces. Donna's musical journey began with a triumph at the Shenzhen International Keyboard Arts Festival at the age of 11, a success that prompted her to move to Vienna in 2016.
She furthered her studies at the Richard Wagner Conservatory and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and refined her skills under the guidance of renowned pianists such as Amandine Savary, Tim Ovens, Hafez Babashahi, Stephen Delany, Michael Lipp and Veronika Weinhandl.
Beyond her solo career, Donna works as a répétiteur in various opera, theater, and art song productions. She has shared the stage with accomplished artists such as Maria Kosa, Martha Harreiter, Anna Bondarenko, Chiara Sciliano, and Jubin Amiri, and collaborated with the Vienna Klangforum at the Vienna Konzerthaus for contemporary music concerts. Donna's dynamic presence in both classical and modern genres underscores her commitment to musical diversity and collaboration.
Our Artists
Amai Quartet
The Amai Quartet was founded in Vienna in 2020 and consists of four musicians from the MDW. International success, including prizes at the Pietro Marzani and Pakosky competitions, has led to performances at festivals such as Trame Sonore, Kultursommer Wien, and Classiche Forme.
Trained by Peter Matzka, Florian Schötz and the Quartetto di Cremona, among others, the ensemble has worked with artists such as Manuela Leonhartsberger and Wei-Yi Yang as well as contemporary composers.
As part of Le Dimore del Quartetto and the MERITA Platform, the quartet is committed to new concert formats and the rediscovery of forgotten female composers. Their debut album, featuring works by Emilie Mayer, will be released in 2025.
Vissi d'Arte Cello Duo
The Vissi d'Arte Cello Duo, founded by Weronika Strugala and Anna Tonini-Bossi, is dedicated to both classical and contemporary repertoire. From baroque sonatas to pop songs and film scores, the two musicians explore the limitless possibilities of the cello in dynamic and captivating performances. They captivate audiences with their perfect harmony and the bond of their long-standing friendship.
Kimchi & Dim Sum (Duo Amiri-Chan)
With a blend of romantic passion and a touch of playful charm, Kimchi & Dim Sum is the art song duo of baritone Jubin Amiri and pianist Donna Suenyan Chan. Active in Vienna since 2022, the duo presents a diverse repertoire of art songs in various languages and styles – with emotional depth, stylistic subtlety, and a vibrant stage presence. The name says it all: Jubin, a baritone with Korean and Persian roots, grew up in Vienna, where he immersed himself deeply in the city's musical culture. He brings kimchi – expressive, powerful, and full of depth.
Since beginning his vocal studies at the age of 19, he has performed at major Austrian venues such as the Theater an der Wien and the Vienna Konzerthaus, performing operatic roles such as Dr. Falke, Belcore, and Papageno. In 2023, he was heard as the baritone soloist in Carmina Burana at the Vienna Konzerthaus. Donna, originally from Hong Kong, brings dim sum – delicate, versatile, and rich in detail. After winning the International Art Festival for Keyboard Instruments, she moved to Vienna in 2016 and studied at the Richard Wagner Conservatory and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MDW). She is equally at home in solo, chamber music, and contemporary repertoire, including collaborations with Klangforum Wien. Kimchi & Dim Sum made their official debut at the MDW in 2022 and quickly received recognition for their exceptional musical and personal chemistry. Their rehearsals are considered focused, efficient, and deeply musical, and their performances mature, unified, and emotionally compelling. Donna is appreciated for her fine sound control and sensitive phrasing, while Jubin is known for his expressive voice, clear diction and natural narrative flair.