BACH AND BEYOND

Gregory Sauer, professor of cello at Florida State University, enjoys a vital and varied career as a teacher and performer. He has appeared in recital at prominent venues across the U.S. andat universities such as Vanderbilt and Rice University. Mr. Sauer has performed concertos with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, the Houston Symphony, the Quad City Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Columbus (GA) Symphony, and the Missoula Symphony,among others. His most recent recording on the Albany label is titled Conversa, and features 20th and 21st century Brazilian and North American duos with pianist Heidi Louise Williams. As a member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, Greg played concerts in Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, Siena, Italy, and in the group’s first China tour. Other chamber music appearances have been at the Austin Chamber Music Center, the Victoria Bach Festival, and the Colorado Music Festival. In addition to the Florida State position, Sauer has taught at the Texas Music Festival, Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, and the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute.