Johannes Dietrich -- Violin/Viola

Johannes Dietrich, a native of Bozeman, Montana, joined the faculty of Lebanon Valley College in 1995. As the Newton and Adelaide Burgner Professor in Instrumental Music, he directs the LVC Symphony Orchestra, teaches conducting, string methods, applied violin and viola, and coaches chamber music ensembles. As a violinist and chamber musician, he has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Austria and Italy. He is a founding member of the Majore Trio, and as a member of Duo Terlano, performs regularly with his wife, cellist Marie-Aline Cadieux. He has released two CDs - Solo Journeys, which includes the World Premiere of Scott Eggerts Adagia for solo violin and the Duo Terlano recording, Whimsies. Dr. Dietrich began studying the violin at the age of five, and shortly thereafter began lessons on the piano. He has studied with Helmut Zehetmair at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, with Johan Jonsson at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, and with Constantine Kiradjieff at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, from which he holds a Master of Music degree in violin performance and a Doctorate in Violin Performance and Conducting. During breaks in his schedule, Dr. Dietrich can often be found backpacking through the wilds of Montana, cross country skiing, fly fishing on secluded streams, or cooking elegant meals with his wife.