Stanley Konopka

Viola Faculty, Conservatory

Chamber Music Faculty, Conservatory

Viola Faculty, Academy

Chamber Music Faculty, Academy

Viola Department Chamber Music Department Academy & Public Programs Viola Department Academy & Public Programs Chamber Music Department

Introduction

Stanley Konopka joined The Cleveland Orchestra in 1991 and has been assistant principal viola since 1993. He previously served as principal violist and soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra and was a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Konopka has given concerts at chamber music festivals throughout North America such as Taos, Lakes, Pensacola and Banff.

Education

Interlochen Arts Academy; studied with David Holland
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Additional teachers and mentors include Milton Preves (principal viola, Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and Susan Starrett

Teaching Experience

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Encore School for Strings
Oberlin Conservatory
Cleveland State University
Kent/Blossom Music Festival

Notable Performances & Engagements

Solo Performances

The Cleveland Orchestra
National Repertory Orchestra
Masterworks Festival Orchestra
58�Թ�� Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra
Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra
Contemporary Youth Orchestra
Suburban Symphony Orchestra

Chamber Music Performances

Cleveland Orchestra Piano Trio
Miami String Quartet
Myriad Ensemble (formerly a member)

Festivals

Taos Chamber Music Festival
Lakes Chamber Music Festival
Pensacola Chamber Music Festival
Banff
Reinberger Chamber Music Series at Severance Hall

Chamber Music Recordings

Yolanda Kondonassis -harp soloist
Richard King -Principal horn, The Cleveland Orchestra
John Clouser -Principal bassoon, The Cleveland Orchestra
Massimo LaRosa -Principal Trombone, The Cleveland Orchestra

Master Classes

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Oberlin Conservatory
Interlochen Arts Academy
Masterworks Festival
Stringendo School for Strings
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Ohio Viola Society
Baldwin Wallace University

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