Jay Campbell, Cello

Cellist Jay Campbell is the first-prize winner of the 2012 CAG Victor Elmaleh Competition. His eclectic musical interests and diverse repertoire have led to collaborations with musicians ranging from Elliott Carter, Pierre Boulez, and David Lang to members of Radiohead and Einstürzende Neubauten. Recent highlights include his New York Philharmonic debut at Avery Fisher Hall in “Silk Road Encounters” from Tan Dun’s Crouching Tiger Concerto and a concerto with the New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall. Jay has premiered nearly one hundred new works, including concertos by Chris Rogerson and David Lang.