Astrid Schween
Astrid Schween | |
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| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation | Cellist |
| Instrument | cello |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Website | www |
Astrid Schween is a cellist with the Juilliard String Quartet, which she joined in 2016.
Early life and education
[edit]Schween first heard a cello while listening to a concert at Tanglewood, she was three years old at the time.[1] Schween began performing professionally in 1970 with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 16.[2][better source 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.[3] While there she earned a bachelor's degree (1980) and a master's degree (1985).[1]
Career
[edit]While at Juillard, Schween was a member of the all-women Lark Quartet.[4][5] She has also been a member of the Boston Trio.[6]
In 2016 Schween joined the Juilliard String Quartet.[7] She is the group's first female member, and she replaced Joel Krosnick who had been with the group since 1974.[6]
In 2004 Schween joined the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[1]
Honors and awards
[edit]As a group, the Lark Quartet won multiple awards in 1990 including the Karl Klingler International String Quartet Competition and the Namberg Chamber Music Award in 1990.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Eisenstadter, Dave (2015-06-03). "World on a string". Daily Hampshire Gazette. pp. a1, [1]. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Schween, Astrid | The Juilliard School". www.juilliard.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Rita Fernandes (May 4, 2022). "Astrid Schween: Life Lessons". thestrad.com. Newsquest Specialist Media Limited. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Steve (2006-11-21). "A Quartet's Tempting Tasting Menu". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Oestreich, James R. (1999-05-31). "MUSIC REVIEW; Concluding an 'Opulent Music' Series". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ a b Woolfe, Zachary (2015-05-13). "Krosnick to Depart Juilliard String Quartet". New York Times ArtsBeat. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Oestreich, James R. (2017-12-03). "Three String Quartets in a Week. One of Them Is Trying New Things". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Trotter, Herman (1991-11-17). "Musical merit distinguishes female quartet". The Buffalo News. p. 95. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
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