# Astrid Schween

Cellist Astrid Schween (Juilliard String Quartet) shares some of the daily routines she relies on to set herself up for a productive day of practice, as well as how to approach new repertoire, remain open to one's colleagues' ideas in rehearsal, and much more. Astrid Schween: On Cultivating Routi…

SCMS Festival Artist and cellist Astrid Schween speaks about her history with illustrious cello teachers, becoming the newest member of the Juilliard String Quartet, and her recent project performing a new multi-media work Rhapsody, composed for her by her husband Gordon Greene. She also discusses …

On Saturday, we revisit four musicians from the first year of Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI). Made possible through a $3.5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, CMPI strives to build equality in classical music and provides training for diverse, dedicated musicians. The or…

Oct. 30, 2015. A pre-concert panel discussion featuring Jane Chu, Margaret Lioi and Astrid Schween. Speaker Biography: Jane Chu is Chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Speaker Biography: Margaret Lioi is CEO of Chamber Music America. Speaker Biography: Astrid Schween is cellist …