Praised for his “sublime” playing by Cleveland Classical, cellist Felix Umansky is a frequently sought-after recitalist and pedagogue. As cellist of the world-renowned Harlem Quartet, Mr. Umansky is currently on the faculties at Montclair State University and Fundación por la Música, Santo Domingo. One of Mr. Umansky’s missions is to bring a wide range of music to as many communities as possible. A native of Carmel, Indiana, Mr. Umansky holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music and an Artist Diploma from Yale University. Outside of Harlem Quartet, Mr. Umansky performs with his wife, violinist Amy Schroeder, as the Schroeder Umansky Duo, and the two collaborate with pianist Yalin Chi as Trio Raconteur. These days he is also part of a band with his 3-year-old daughter, Aria, playing on found objects in and around the house. Mr. Umansky performs on an 1850 J.B. Vuillaume cello, generously on loan to him.
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