معرفی
Richard Hirschl serves as Artist Faculty in Cello at the Music Conservatory within the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University, while maintaining an active career as cellist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1989.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music, Juilliard School (1987)
- Master of Music, Juilliard School (1988)
Artistic Focus: Hirschl specializes in cello performance across orchestral, chamber, and solo contexts. His work emphasizes collaborative artistry with renowned musicians including Daniel Barenboim, Lynn Harrell, and Vadim Repin, while actively performing with the Meridian String Quartet and Piacenza Chamber Players.
Awards:
- 1988 Juilliard Concerto Competition Winner
- 1988 Irving M. Klein International String Competition Winner
- 1980 St. Louis Symphony Scholarship Competition Winner
Educational Activities: Hirschl teaches cello within Roosevelt University's Strings program while maintaining a substantial private studio. He performs on a historically significant cello crafted by Matteo Goffriller circa 1700, integrating period instrument awareness into his pedagogical approach.
