Philo Lee Bio
Philo Lee Bio
Philo Lee, cello
Known for his "sensitive use of dynamics and a rich, singing tone," Philo Lee has served as principal cellist in orchestras such as the Allentown Symphony, Delaware Symphony and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed with the Rochester Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
As an active musician, some of Philo’s notable solo engagements include performances with the South Jersey Philharmonics, Adelphi Symphony Orchestra, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra where he performed the Dvorak Cello Concerto, Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations, Elgar Cello concerto and most recently the Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C Major. He has also performed many chamber works with various friends and colleagues throughout the United States as well as Asia.
Philo Lee holds degrees from the Yale School of Music, the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music. His past teachers include Brook Beazley Cyzewski, William Stokking, Ann Alton, Andre Emelianoff, Aldo Parisot, Natasha Brofsky and Alan Stepansky.
As an educator, Philo enjoys teaching cellists of all age ranges and skill levels from young children to adults. In previous summers he has also served as a member of the cello faculty at ArtsAhimsa Music Festival.
Currently Philo serves as a member of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and principal cellist of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra.
The New Jersey Symphony is a GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning orchestra. Under the direction of the Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 55 concerts at mainstage venues across the state, including Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Red Bank and Morristown as well as schools and public spaces statewide. Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion while providing students across the state unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other outreach programs. In 2024, the Symphony announced it would continue to deliver its statewide activities from a new, permanent office, rehearsal and concert space in Jersey City, set to open in 2027.
For more information about the New Jersey Symphony, visit njsymphony.org or email information@njsymphony.org. Tickets are available for purchase by phone 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476) or on the Orchestra's website.
About the Marie Rader Presenting Series
The Marie Rader Presenting Series (MRPS) at Rowan University is a curated performing arts series that uplifts the region’s cultural landscape. Focused on artistic integrity and inclusion, MRPS provides public offerings that reflect the innovation and quality consistent with Rowan University’s overall standards of high achievement and transformation, while providing unprecedented access for the community.
Because of the Marie Rader Series, you don't have to travel to New York or Philadelphia to see some of the most influential leaders in dance, music, theatre and beyond. This series is also designed to introduce you to artists you wouldn't otherwise encounter-- artists who reflect not only the future of performing arts, but who help us envision a better world, right now, right here in South Jersey.
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