Harumi Rhodes, violin

A leading young artist of today, violinist Harumi Rhodes has been performing extensively with some of the most prestigious musicians worldwide.  Having just completed her residency at Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society II, she has also joined the Boston, Philadelphia, Minnesota, and Seattle Chamber Music Societies.  Some of her recent solo engagements include performances in the 2007 Vermont Mozart Festival featuring Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”  Harumi has also participated in several Musicians from Marlboro tours.  As an avid supporter of contemporary music, Harumi had a solo violin piece dedicated to her by composer Benjamin Lees.  She has also recorded Milton Babbitt's Sixth String Quartet and most recently performed at Zankel Hall in a tribute to George Perle. Harumi received degrees from the Juilliard School studying with Ronald Copes and Earl Carylss, and the New England Conservatory studying with Donald Weilerstein where she received the Gunther Schuller Award.