Daniel
Laufer
Associate Principal Cello, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Laufer is the Associate Principal Cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Born in Israel, he studied with his father, Wolfgang Laufer, cellist of the Fine Arts Quartet, then attended the North Carolina School of the Arts where he studied with Robert Marsh. Mr. Laufer won a position with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on his 18th birthday, making him the youngest musician hired by that orchestra. Following two years with Dallas, he joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the position he now holds. Mr. Laufer has given recitals in Milwaukee, Dallas, Boston, and Atlanta, as well as two live recitals for radio on WFMT in Chicago. Daniel has performed at Summer Chamber Music Festivals such as the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and the Kfar Blum Chamber Music Festival in Israel. He has performed as soloist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra , the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Laufer has also collaborated with the Fine Arts Quartet as a guest in France, Atlanta, and in Milwaukee joining guest artist Pinchas Zukerman. He is a founding member of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta.