Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Troy Stuart, cello

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern

Published August 18, 2017 at 9:48 AM EDT

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A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Peabody Conservatory, Stuart was chosen to be a member of the prestigious New York Sting Orchestra under the direction of famed violinist/conductor Alexander Schneider. He is co-founder and artistic director of the Phoenix Chamber Orchestra. Stuart was invited to participate at the televised Kennedy Center Honors in honor of Alexander Schneider and the 25^th Anniversary of the Kennedy Center. He received the Friedberg Lecture/Artist Award and was the first recipient of the Martell Cordon Bleu Award. Stuart presently tours with The Ritz Chamber Players.