David Bernat ’18 joins renowned Formosa Quartet

Published on July 30, 2024

Alumnus and violinist David Bernat ’18 has been appointed to the renowned Formosa Quartet. David will join fellow NEC alumni cellist Deborah Pae ’12 MM and violinist Jasmine Lin ’97, ’99 MM, along with violist Matthew Cohen, in the quartet. He is known for his deeply personal approach to music and his dynamic performances.

David is a highly accomplished violinist, soloist, and chamber musician. His recent engagements include performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Tanglewood, Marlboro Music Festival, and Red Barn Chamber Music. He is the Artistic Director of the Grace Note Farm Music Festival and a passionate advocate for contemporary music, having collaborated with composers such as Thomas Adès, John Adams, and Augusta Read Thomas. David is also currently a C.V. Starr Doctoral Fellow at the Juilliard School and a member of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect.

David received his Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance from NEC in 2018, where he studied with faculty member Soovin Kim.

You can read more about David's appointment here. Congratulations, David!

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