Kim Kashkashian
Viola player and educator
Born
August 31st, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A viola player and educator with a distinguished career in classical music. Performs as a soloist and with orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic. Engages in significant teaching roles at institutions such as the New England Conservatory. Active in promoting contemporary music and works by living composers, contributing to the expansion of the viola repertoire.
Performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Collaborated with composers on new works
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