Ahrim Kim

Ahrim Kim is an Associate Professor of Orchestral Repertory (Violoncello) at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, and serves as Principal Cellist of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) since 2015. She holds the Clara and Edwin Strasenburgh Chair.

Education:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Cello Performance from New England Conservatory under Laurence Lesser and Natasha Brofsky
• Julliard Pre-College Division studies

Artistic Achievements:

• Noted soloist with the Boston Pops, Houston Symphony, and Hudson Valley Philharmonic
• Former Acting Principal Cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
• Member of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Klimt Trio (Arthur Foote Award recipient)
• Chamber music collaborations at Bowdoin, Yellow Barn, Marlboro, and Chesapeake festivals

Teaching & Leadership:

• Orchestral cello repertoire instructor at Eastman since 2016
• Chamber music coach at Bowdoin International Music Festival

Awards:

• Cassado Prize (Japan)
• Arthur Foote Award (2011)