Biography

Program Bio - 120 words

Violist Kim Foster has forged a distinctive path as a performer, arts administrator, and coach in the New York classical music world. She has performed with the New Jersey Symphony, the Palm Beach Opera, and the New York City Ballet, and previously served as Principal Violist of the Allentown Symphony and Acting Assistant Principal of the Albany Symphony. A passionate chamber musician, she has appeared frequently at Weill Recital Hall with the Alaria Chamber Ensemble. Kim works in the Alan D. Marks Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement at the Juilliard School. She is currently developing her first solo recording — works for viola by women composers. Kim graduated Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Empire State College and holds a Master of Music in Performance from Yale University.