Born:
Peekskill, NY

Degrees and Studies:
Diploma, The Juilliard School; studies with Leonard Rose.

Biographical Information:
Close working association with Luciano Berio, Aaron Copland, Lukas Foss, Toru Takemitsu, jazz pianist Chick Corea. Premiered Mario Davidowsky's Divertimento for Cello and Orchestra with American Composers Orchestra, later performed with Municipal Orchestra of Buenos Aires and San Francisco Symphony. Concerto Five written for him by Charles Wuorinen in 1988, premiered at New York City Ballet, performed again at Carnegie Hall, 1989-90. Created series, Bach Cantata Sundays, St. Ann's Church, Brooklyn. Founding member, Tashi; performances with Los Angeles Philharmonic, New Japan Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Festivals: Tanglewood, Chamber Music Northwest, Bridgehampton, Angel Fire, Casals, Spoleto. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since early 1970s; artistic director 1989-82. Recordings: RCA/BMG, Columbia/Sony, Nonesuch, DGG.

The Juilliard School:
Faculty since 1992.