Steve Doane, cello

Doane is a cello professor at the Eastman School of Music. He has made orchestral appearances in Scotland, Ireland and Sweden, and has performed as a recitalist in London, Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C. In addition, he has played concertos with the Rochester and Buffalo Philharmonics, the Omaha and Victoria Symphonies. He has recorded for Bridge, Pantheon, Caedmon, Gasparo and Sony labels. Doane's musical achievements include the: Eisenhardt Award for Excellence in Teaching, Eastman and the Piatigorsky Commendation from the New England Conservatory. Doane joined the Sarasota Music Festival faculty in 2003.