Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Announcement

2023 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence

Anita Graef

Described as a musician of “superb artistry” (Pasadena Now) who plays with “high energy and polish” (WQXR), cellist Anita Graef has earned recognition as an artist equally at home exploring traditional and contemporary works. She is deeply committed to service, outreach, and education. Her notable appearances include Strings magazine’s “Sessions” video performance series, as well as Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert series, and “Concerts from the Library of Congress.” She has performed as a guest on radio stations WQXR, WFMT, WGTE, WUOL, WOSU, and on NPR. Highlights from the 2022–2023 season include her New York debut with the Riverside Symphony; concerto appearances with the Louisville Orchestra, Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra and others; and recital appearances including the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Ojai’s Chamber on the Mountain, Kenyon College, the Nielsen Concert Series, and return appearances to “Live from WFMT” and “Temecula Presents.”