USA
- date of birth: July 20, 1990
- currently studying at the Juilliard School;
- studied at the University of Connecticut, Eastman School of Music, Mannes School of Music, and Yale School of Music;
- performed in major cities across the US, Canada, and Europe;
- participated in masterclasses given by Timothy Eddy, Frans Helmerson, Gary Hoffman, Steven Isserlis, and Laurence Lesser.
Program:
First Round
Piatti Caprice Op. 25 No. 2
Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major Hob. VIIb/1
Schumann Adagio and Allegro in A flat major Op. 70
Second Round
Brahms Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major Op. 99
Crumb Sonata for Solo Cello
Davidov At the Fountain Op. 20 No. 2
Semifinal
Enescu Cello Sonata No. 2 in C major Op. 26
Debussy Cello Sonata in D minor L. 135
Final
Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat Major Op. 107