First season with the SO: 1990
Hometown: I grew up in Rochester, NY before my whole family moved to CT
Degrees / Colleges: I attended the Hartt School of Music on a full scholarship,
and later attended the Juilliard School, also on a full scholarship.
Age you began playing an instrument: Two years old
Award / Musical Accomplishment you are most proud of: Winning
the Emerson Competition for the second time and having the honor to
perform again with the Emerson Quartet was a proud moment for me.
Style and make of your instrument: I play on a very large Carboni viola that was a gift from my teacher at Juilliard.
Hobbies / interests: I love fishing and when I have spare time I build "interesting" cars.
Personal Fact / Something you would like people to know about you: I really love animals, especially cats, I have two.
My dream is to: Build a great summer festival focusing on chamber music.