Musical Memories: An Evening of Music & Science

Violinist David Bernat leads a multifaceted career as a performer, educator and artistic director. Bernat received his bachelor’s degree from the New England Conservatory and master’s degree from the Juilliard School where he is currently a C.V. Starr Doctoral Fellow.

Double bassist Mark Bernat trained at the Juilliard School and has led an active career as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player. Bernat established an ongoing music program at Dell Seton Medical Center and in the College of Natural Sciences.

Cellist Audrey Chen, praised for her “lyricism of dramatic intensity” and “longevity of phrasing,” has performed around the world in venues including Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall and the Kennedy Center. Chen is currently the cellist of the prize-winning Terra String Quartet, based in New York City. 

Pianist Jiarong Li is an active chamber musician based in New York City and currently serves as a Collaborative Piano Fellow at the Yale School of Music. She is also currently pursuing her doctorate in collaborative piano with an assistantship at Manhattan School of Music.

Violist Yuchen Lu has garnered international recognition for his unique artistry and virtuosity and for his passionate and musically compelling performances. Lu is currently studying with Milan Milisavljević at the Mannes School of Music for his professional studies diploma.