Mr. Lifsitz studied violin in his native Boston with Marylou Churchill and at Indiana University with Paul Biss and Henryk Kowalski. 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. The quartet has also performed in Asia. 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.
Education and Experience
Professional Studies: Tanglewood Music Center Fellow; Indiana University; New England Conservatory Preparatory School; Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, Allegheny College
