Edward Arron, Cello


is rapidly gaining recognition worldwide for his elegant musicianship, impassioned performances and creative programming. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Arron made his New York recital debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2000. Earlier that year, he performed with Yo-Yo Ma and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at the Opening Night Gala of the Caramoor International Festival. Mr. Aaron has appeared in recital, as a soloist with orchestra and as a chamber musician throughout the United States, Europe and the Far East. The 2005-2006 season will mark Mr. Arron’s third season as the Artistic Director of the Metropolitan Museum Artists in Concert. He is also the artistic coordinator of the Caramoor Virtuosi and is the artistic director of the Alpenglow Chamber Music Festival in Summit County, Colorado. Recent highlights of Mr. Arron’s career include guest appearances with the Tokyo and Shanghai Quartets, as well as collaborations with Renee Fleming, James Taylor, and Paula Robison. Mr. Arron has performed numerous times at Carnegie’s Weill and Zankel Halls, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, and the 92nd Street Y, and is a frequent performer at Bargemusic. Past summer festival appearances include Ravinia, Salzburg, BRAVO! Colorado, Tanglewood, Bridgehampton, Piccolo Spoleto, Santa Fe, the North Country Chamber Players, the Chamber Music Conference of the East, and Isaac Stern’s Jerusalem Chamber Music Encounters. Mr. Arron participated in the Silk Road Project and is currently a member of MOSAIC, an ensemble dedicated to contemporary music.