David Ying

David Ying is an Associate Professor of String Chamber Music and Violoncello at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, and serves as Chair of the Strings, Harp & Guitar Department. He is a founding member of the Grammy-winning Ying Quartet, renowned for performances spanning traditional concert halls to unconventional venues. His professional roles include teaching cello and chamber music at Eastman, co-artistic directorship at the Bowdoin International Music Festival, and artist-in-residence positions at Harvard University and Northwestern University.

Education: Studied at the Eastman School of Music and Juilliard School under mentors including Leonard Rose and Paul Katz. Awards include Naumburg International Cello Competition and Washington International Competition prizes. His pedagogical impact extends globally, with students in orchestras like the New York Philharmonic and those pursuing legal and artistic careers.

Artistic contributions include recording projects ranging from Beethoven to commissioned contemporary works. The Ying Quartet's activities emphasize interdisciplinary collaborations, as seen in their partnership with PUSH Physical Theatre and educational outreach initiatives.