Friday, December 08, 2006

MSO Cello Fellow Performs for Middle School

Katerina Juraskova, a Cello Fellow with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, recently performed before the entire student body at the Middle School of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School. She played many different numbers and explained the different styles of music she performed. According to the MSO website, “Miss Juraskova has had extensive orchestral experience as Principal Cello of the McGill Chamber Orchestra, La Pieta Chamber Orchestra, The National Academy Orchestra, The Music Academy of the West Festival Orchestra, and the Prager Symphonikers. She has performed as a chamber musician to great acclaim at festivals in Canada, Belgium, Sweden, and Japan.

A native of the Czech Republic, Miss Juraskova holds a Doctorate in Cello Performance from McGill University, Diplomas from The Conservatoire de musique, The International Meunhin Music Academy, and The Conservatoire Europeen de musique de Paris, and a Bachelors degree from The Prague State Conservatory.”

Middle School Principal Anne Ceasar said, "It was a magnificent musical experience for the students. They were privileged to hear this world class musician right in our very own band room."