Diane Monroe

Versatile violinist Diane Monroe is a native of Philadelphia, and has performed with renowned artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to drummer Max Roach. As a soloist she has been heard in concerts halls such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and Switzerland's Tonhalle. Diane was the first violinist of the celebrated Uptown String Quartet from 1986-1998, and her original compositions and improvisations with them can be heard on the Philips/Polygram and Mesa/Bluemoon labels. Diane is graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Philadelphia Musical Academy. Presently she tours with the String Trio of New York, and, when she is home in Philadelphia performs the Amazing Violin and its Global Repertoire program for advanced string players, and high school concerts and workshops.

Diane is accompanied by pianist Kathleen Harrod.