Summer Concert Series: Anita & Julian Graef

Where: Mural Barn, Atwood Museum

When: Thursday, August 27th, 2026 – Concert begins 6:00 PM, Doors open 5:30 PM

About Anita Graef:

American cellist Anita Graef has garnered acclaim as a musician of "superb artistry" (Pasadena Now) who performs with "high energy and polish" (WQXR). She has appeared extensively throughout North America and Europe in concerto, recital, and chamber music engagements, establishing a remarkable artistic voice defined by her charismatic stage presence, versatility, and infectious joy. Her notable performances include Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert series, and Concerts from the Library of Congress, with features in Strings Magazine and appearances on WQXR, WFMT, NPR and more.

Ms. Graef’s recent concerto appearances include performances with the Louisville Orchestra, Arkansas Philharmonic, Riverside Symphony, and Miami Valley Symphony, among others. Highlights of the 2025-26 season include debut performances at Honest Brook Music Festival (NY), George Flynn Classical Concerts (CT), ArtsLIVE at University of Dayton (OH), Classix Festival (Romania), the Jefferson Center (VA), WDAV 99.9 (NC), as well as return engagements to the Driehaus Museum, Washington and Lee University, the La Grua Center and Green Lake Festival of Music. She has held artist-in-residence positions at the Taft Museum of Art, pianoSonoma festival and Lake George Music Festival, as well as a recent role as Emerging Artist at the Victoria Bach Festival.

She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and a Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Ms. Graef performs on a modern Italian cello by Ferdinando Garimberti, dated 1923.

About Julian Graef:

Violinist and violist Julian Graef has earned acclaim as an artist of remarkable versatility. He has been featured in Strings Magazine, on the “Concerts from the Library of Congress” series, and in many of the world’s foremost concert halls. In addition to an active touring schedule as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician, Mr. Graef also serves as the Co-director of the Juliani Ensemble, and as the founding Executive Director of Tallgrass Chamber Music Festival. With the Juliani Ensemble, Mr. Graef has given performances and masterclasses at universities and conservatories throughout North America, while also directing the Ensemble’s resident series; Saturday Salons at Primitive Gallery in Chicago, IL. Mr. Graef obtained both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Eastman School of Music. He performs on a 1949 Natale Carletti viola and an unnamed 1810 Stradivarius model violin.

Find out more at anitaandjuliangraef.com

Admission is $25 per person.