This concert squelched all viola jokes, now and forever, due to the talents of Diaz and Klotz.

Portland Press-Herald

A superb violist, impressive, with an exceptionally attractive sound.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Burnished, glowing tone and
nuanced presence.

The Miami Herald

About Michael Klotz

Born in 1978 in Rochester, NY, violist and violinist Michael Klotz made his solo debut with the Rochester Philharmonic at the age of 17. He has also appeared as soloist with the Miami Symphony, Boca Raton Symphonia, FIU Symphony, Eastman Philharmonia, Mannes Bach Festival Orchestra, Bowdoin Festival Orchestra, and the World Youth Symphony in London, England. Of a recent performance of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 with violist Roberto Diaz, the Portland Press-Herald proclaimed, this concert squelched all viola jokes, now and forever, due to the talents of Diaz and Klotz,” the Fort Worth Star-Telegram recently proclaimed Michael Klotz to be “a superb violist, impressive, with an exceptionally attractive sound,” and the Miami Herald has consistently lauded his “burnished, glowing tone and nuanced presence.”

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Updated Calendar with Upcoming Dates!

My summer calendar is now posted in the UPCOMING EVENTS section! I’m thrilled to be performing and teaching at some wonderful festivals with distinguished colleagues, friends, and gifted students from Charleston to Montenegro and more! See the calendar below:...

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Upcoming Events

Event Information:

  • Sat
    30
    Sep
    2023

    Amernet with Rachel Calloway @ Tree of Life Congregation

    Tree of Life Congregation - Columbia, SC

    Amernet String Quartet with Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano

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