Dr. Richard Aaron

Biography

Richard L. Aaron is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, specializing in cello. He has previously taught at prestigious institutions including the Juilliard School, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the New England Conservatory. Throughout his career, he has conducted master classes in countries such as Spain, Germany, France, Korea, Japan, China, and Australia, as well as leading music schools in North America, including Rice University, Oberlin Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, and Mannes. In 2003, he joined the faculty of the Aspen Music Festival and has participated in numerous summer music institutes. His students have achieved significant accolades in prestigious competitions worldwide, and many occupy principal positions in major orchestras. Richard Aaron is also a frequent competition judge at events like the Beijing International Competition and the Amsterdam Cello Biennale Competition. He is a member of the Elysian Piano Trio at Baldwin Wallace College and continues to maintain an active chamber music performance schedule.

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