Richard von Foerster

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        Richard von Foerster (Cello) is an active performer in the Denver area, and is currently principal cellist with the Cheyenne (WY) Symphony.  Before moving to Denver, he played as principal cellist with the Annapolis (MD) Symphony and the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra.  He has also played with the Toledo (OH) Symphony and the Contemporary Music Forum (Washington DC). 

        In 2001 Richard finished graduate studies at the Lamont School of Music in cello performance and music theory where he was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Solo Honors Competition, the Chamber Music Competition, the Outstanding Student in Composition, the Outstanding Graduate Student in Academic Achievement, and three Graduate Recitals of Distinction. Richard teaches music theory at the Lamont School of Music while he pursues his Doctorate in Musicology from the University of Colorado, Boulder.