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Michael Midlarsky, currently a student of Uri Vardi and Collins Distinguished fellow at the University of Wisconsin as well as a graduate of the Eastman School of Music under the tutelage of Steven Doane, has performed extensively as a chamber musician and soloist during his formative years. He has won numerous awards and distinctions including the National School Orchestra Soloist Award, Queen’s College Cultural Heritage Competition, NJ American String Teacher’s Association Competition, East Brunswick Orchestra Competition, and prizewinner in the Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra Competition and Woodmere String Competition. As a member of the Tarab Cello Ensemble, Michael has premiered several works as well as recorded on the Bridge label. Likewise, as a chamber musician, he has performed in over 15 states, 4 countries, and on the nationally syndicated radio program From the Top, after which he won the ensuing competition. Recent festivals include the Taos School of Music, and the Roundtop International Institute. Michael is also an accomplished teacher, having been recognized for his teaching excellence with a series of masterclasses conducted in his native town of East Brunswick, NJ. Known for his musical acumen as well as a “lilting lyricism” and “remarkable warmth of sound” (competition judges), Michael is looking forward to ever greater performance and pedagogical opportunities as his young career continues to blossom.