Professional Studies: Indiana University, Tanglewood Music Center; Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, Allegheny College

Mr. Lifsitz studied violin in his native Boston with Marylou Churchill and at Indiana University with Paul Biss. As a member of the Alexander String Quartet he has performed throughout Europe and North America, appearing regularly at halls such as Amsterdam's Concertgebauw and New York City's Lincoln Center. He has been an Artist in Residence at The Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies in Wye, Maryland and has held similar positions at St. Lawrence University, Baruch College, and North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to joining the Alexander Quartet Mr. Lifsitz performed over several seasons with the Boston Symphony and taught Chamber Music and Violin at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School. Mr. Lifsitz continues to perform as soloist and in recital. In 1995, along with his Quartet colleagues, Mr. Lifsitz received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Allegheny College for his service to the arts and education.