Brett Deubner
one of this generation’s most accomplished violists, has inspired worldwide critical acclaim for his powerful intensity and sumptuous tone. Since his debut with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, where he gave the world premiere of a concerto written for him by Grammy award–winning composer Lalo Schifrin, the American violist has gone on to perform worldwide as soloist with over 70 orchestras in 12 countries on 5 continents to unanimous approval for “the warmth and sparkling” quality of his playing. Since then, he has received 43 viola concerti dedications and over 100 works for viola. Recent performances as soloist with orchestra across the United States, South America, and Europe have garnered universal praise for his rare ability to communicate with audiences. As a chamber music collaborator, Deubner has performed with Pinchas Zukerman, Joseph Kalichstein, Andre Michel-Schub, the Tokyo Quartet, Vermeer Quartet, and Colorado Quartet, as well as clarinetists Guy Deplus and Alexander Fiterstein, and flutists Ransom Wilson and Carol Wincenc. He was the founder of the Elements Quartet based in New York City, which premiered new works by Lucas Foss, David Del Tredici, and David Sampson. In 2015, the United States House of Representatives awarded Deubner the Certificate of Congressional Recognition for his commitment to cultural and musical exchange. Deubner currently serves on the string faculty of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College in New York City.