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Education |
| 2007 | DMus in Cello, Northwestern University, graduate assistant to Prof. Hans Jørgen Jensen |
| 2001 | MMus in Cello, Indiana University |
| 1999 | B.A. magna cum laude, The University of Tel-Aviv |
| 1994 | Diplome de Specialization, Conservatoire National de Strasbourg |
| 1984 - 1989 | The Israeli Conservatory in Tel-Aviv (Israel)
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Cello teachers: Hans Jørgen Jensen, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, Janos Starker, Emmanuel Gruber, Jean Deplace, Tzvi Harel, Ma’ayan Matityahou.
Masterclasses: Emilio Colon, Philip Muller, Anthony Elliot, and Walter Grimmer.
Chamber music teachers: Pacifica Quartet, Edward Auer, Ikwan-Bae, Armand Angster, Uri Vardi, Sholomo Tintpulver, Chava Armon.
Masterclass: Alban Berg Quartet, Larry Combs, Apple Hill Chamber Players.
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Awards & Honors |
- The Charlotte McDonald Award for Excellence in Musical and Academic Achievements at Northwestern University
- Northwestern University Fellowship
- Helen F. Whitaker Fund Civic Orchestra Award
- Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series
- Indianapolis Matinée Musicale Scholarship competition
- Indiana University Fellowship
- Centre Acanthes Festival for Contemporary Music Scholarship, Avignon, France
- National Conservatory of Strasbourg Scholarship
- The French Institute Study Grant
- Apple-Hill Chamber Music Summer Camp Scholarship
- Israeli Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Scholarship
- The Israeli Conservatory of Music Scholarship
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Performances |
Soloed with:
- Zagreb Philharmonic
- Lublin Philharmonic
- Szolnok Symphony
- Rosario Chamber Orchestra
- Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra
- The Soloists of Israel
- Indiana University Symphony
Solo & Recital Highlights:
- European Parliament, Strasbourg
- Strasbourg Theater
- Symphony Center Chicago, Grainger Ballroom
- Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series, Chicago Cultural Center, live radio and TV broadcast
- PianoForte Series, Fine Arts Building , Chicago
- Indiana University guest recital
- Northern Illinois University, guest on faculty recital
- Rudolfinum, Prague
- Etnachta Series, Jerusalem Theater, live radio broadcast
- Einav Center, Tel-Aviv
- Museum of Tel-Aviv
- Biblioteca Nacional de Buenos Aires
- Teatro El Circulo
- Mimara Museum, Zagreb
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DANCE