Cynthia Phelps is principal violist of New York Philharmonic, with which she has appeared as soloist in major international concert halls. Additional appearances as soloist include the Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Orquesta Sinfonica de Bilbao and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. A much sough-after chamber musician, she performs regularly with the Boston Chamber Music Society, The Chamber Society of Lincoln Center and Bargemusic. Ms. Phelps is a recipient of the Pro Musicis International Award, and first prize winner at both the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and the Washington International String Competition. Her most recent album, on Telarc, was nominated for a Grammy. Ms. Phelps has performed on PBS’s Live From Lincoln Center, NPR, Radio France and RAI in Italy.