John Kochanowski

Associate Professor of Viola, Emeritus

Studied at the Juilliard School with Walter Trampler, Robert Mann, and at the Academia Musicale Chigiana (Italy) with Bruno Giuranno. Founding member, Concord String Quartet, 1971-87. Performances throughout the United States and Europe. Appearances on public television and National Public Radio. Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award, 1972; Emmy Awards, 1976, 1986. Member of faculty: Dartmouth College, 1974-87; Western Michigan University, 1985-87; Crane School of Music, SUNY College at Potsdam, 1986/87. Numerous recordings on RCA-Red Seal, Nonesuch, Vox, Turnabout, CRI, and Warner Bros. Member of Blair String Quartet. Blair School since 1987.