Ensemble Nerina aims to foster a strong sense of community between artist and audience. We invite you to join us in exploring traditional, contemporary, and underperformed classical repertoire.

Meet Our Musicians

• Eliane Menzel, Violin I - Born and raised in Zetel, Germany, Eliane Menzel is a recent Juilliard graduate, frequently performing soloist, and passionate chamber musician. Eliane is co-founder and artistic director of her own concert series and has performed across Europe and North America. Recent highlights include an orchestral tour in Mexico and her recent appointment to the Albany Symphony.

• Charlotte Loukola, Violin II - Finnish-American violinist Charlotte Loukola is a recent Juilliard graduate and a versatile musician. Charlotte works as a freelance violinist in NYC and south Florida. Her recent engagements include Palm Beach Opera, touring the US as Finlandia Foundation National’s Performer of the Year 2025, and serving as the assistant concertmaster at the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.

• Christoph Chung, Viola - A new member of the New York City Ballet Orchestra, Christoph is a sought-after violist throughout the U.S. and Canada. As a chamber musician, he has participated in festivals all over North America such as Kneisel Hall, ScotiaFest, and Domaine Forget. Christoph has since earned a Graduate Diploma from The Juilliard School under the tutelage of Molly Carr.

• Audrey Jellett, Cello - Audrey Jellett is an eight generation Texan with big dreams and a big instrument. Influenced by her pipe-organist mother, Audrey began cello at three years old. From there, she has gone on to attend Interlochen Arts Academy and Manhattan School of Music and has performed at venues such as the New World Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall.