David Aaron Carpenter
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About
Named "the hottest violist of the 21st century" by the influential music critic Norman Lebrecht, he is a recipient of the 2011 Leonard Bernstein Award, a First Prize Winner of the Walter E. Naumburg Viola Competition, and a 2010 Avery Fisher Career Grant honoree.
Before Fame
He made his debut in 2005 with The Philadelphia Orchestra and is a former music protege of the Rolex Arts Initiative.
Trivia
He has performed in numerous orchestras all over the world including performances at the prestigious Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall.
Family Life
He co-founded the Salome Chamber Orchestra with his brother Sean and sister Lauren. He served as the Orchestra's Artistic Director.
Associated With
He has collaborated with renowned musicians like Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Sarah Chang, and many others.
