Instrument/Position:
Cello
Education:
SF Conservatory of music teachers: Millie Rosner, Bonnie Hampton and David Kadarauch
Joined the Symphony:
1983
Other orchestras/ensembles/festivals you have or currently play with:
Tenured member of california Symphony, Mendocino Music Festival orchestra, Midsummer Mozart festival Orchestra Sub -Oakland Symphony, Monterey Symphony Vermont Symphony previously subbed in SF Symphony New York Chamber Players
Most memorable musical experience:
Jesse Norman singing in Mahler’s Song of the Earth with George Cleve conducting
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing:
Not sure, but it would not involve a full time position. I have great organizational skills.
Hobbies:
Gardening, learning Italian, book club, walking every day, biking, hiking, cooking, and traveling.
Favorite vacation spot:
Fireisland in New York
What three things can always be found in your refrigerator:
Butter, eggs, and salad fixings
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be:
Don’t wait ! Set more goals and don’t be afraid to take auditions.
Do you have a “bucket list” piece of orchestral music that you have yet to play:
Mahler 2, 5, and 10 , Walton cello concerto, Barber violins concerto
