Dr. Chelsea Bernstein enjoys an active and varied career as a specialist in the performance of modern cello, historical cello, and viola da gamba. Chelsea proudly serves as the resident cellist of the Newport String Project, where she enjoys an active performing season with the resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet. In addition to her work with NSP, Chelsea performs regularly as a multi-instrumentalist with the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, Four Seasons, Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, Washington Performing Arts, Les Arts Florissants, American Bach Soloists, Gotham Early Music Scene, and Music Before 1800 concert series. Chelsea holds advanced performance degrees from The Juilliard School and the University of Maryland, and serves on the music faculties of Salve Regina University and St. Georges School, in Newport, Rhode Island.
Summer Chamber Music Workshop Participants
“I learned how to listen, how to be helpful, and how to be accepting at Apple Hill.”
“I liked the opportunity to play chamber music with talented musicians and excellent coaches in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.”
