Cellist Andrew Cook

Cellist Andrew Cook received his bachelor’s degree from the Peabody Conservatory under Stephen Kates, then went to study with Lynn Harrell as a scholarship student at the University of Southern California. Concert appearances have taken him throughout the United States, Mexico, France, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Central Asia, and Egypt. As a member of the Peabody Honor String Quartet, he performed live broadcasts for National Public Radio and Radio France, a command performance for Princess Grace of Monaco, and a performance at the Palace of Versailles. In 1990, Mr. Cook represented the U.S. at the Ninth International Tchaikovsky Cello Competition in Moscow. He has been a guest artist with the Ensemble of Santa Fe and the Lark String Quartet, and has appeared at the Cerventino International Festival, Grand Teton Festival, Aspen Music Festival, and Music Academy of the West. A founding member of the Vista Trio, he has released a solo CD entitled After a Dream. He has served on the faculties of Goucher College, Pepperdine University, and California State University Northridge, and is also active in recording, television, and motion picture studios.