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Astrid Schween | |
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| Astrid Schween Cello Astrid Schween Cello | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation | Cellist |
| Instrument | cello |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Website | www |
Astrid Schween (b. 1964) was the first woman and the first African American to join the Juilliard String Quartet. She joined in 2015 and continues to tour with the quartet while maintaining a teaching and solo performing career.[citation needed]
History
editAstrid Schween began performing professionally in 1970 with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 16.[citation needed]
She studied cello at the Juilliard School, studied closely with mentor Jacqueline du Pré as well as Leonard Rose, Harvey Shapiro and Bernard Greenhouse.[1]
References
edit- ^ Rita Fernandes (May 4, 2022). "Astrid Schween: Life Lessons". thestrad.com. Newsquest Specialist Media Limited. Retrieved July 22, 2024.