Violinist Eric Gratz enjoys a multifaceted career as soloist, concertmaster, chamber musician, curator, and educator. He is Artistic Director of the American Chamber Music Society in Chicago. He previously served for nine seasons as concertmaster of the San Antonio Symphony, where he frequently appeared as soloist in repertoire ranging from Bach to Bartok. He has performed as soloist and concertmaster with over two dozen orchestras, including Cleveland, Louisiana, Phoenix, Tucson, Santa Fe Opera, and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Gratz made his Kennedy Center recital debut at 17 and has since performed widely in chamber music and recital on four continents.