Richard Slavich

Cellist Richard Slavich is a concert artist of vast experience, having appeared as soloist with many orchestras, including the Colorado Symphony, Denver Chamber, and National Repertory Orchestras. He has performed in recital throughout the US, in venues ranging from Chicago's Orchestra Hall and Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center to rural elementary schools in South Carolina. As winner of the United States Information Agency's "Artistic Ambassador" competition, Mr. Slavich presented 5 weeks of concerts, master classes, and radio broadcasts throughout Asia. An avid chamber music player, he has performed hundreds of chamber music recitals, most notably as cellist of the Denver Trio, and as frequent guest with the DaVinci Quartet.

Mr. Slavich and his wife, professional cellist Katharine Knight, have performed several times together as the mischievously named cello duo “Hot Celli”. A highlight of his concert career was a performance of the entire set of Bach solo cello suites during the 1999-2000 concert season. Mr. Slavich’s first professional position was a three year engagement as solo cellist of the Nuremberg, Germany Symphony Orchestra. He has also served as principal cellist of the Boulder Bach Festival and National Repertory Orchestras.

More information can be found on Richard's home page.

Rocky Mountain Cello Fest Faculty