Adam Young is a versatile performer specializing in the cello and viola da gamba. While majoring in viola da gamba at The Juilliard School under Sarah Cunningham, he performed principal roles in several opera productions, including Dido and Aeneas with Avi Stein—featured on a European tour with performances at London’s Opera in the Park and the Palace of Versailles—and Hippolyte et Aricie under the direction of Stephen Stubbs.
This year, Adam has performed with several distinguished ensembles, including Abendmusik, Academy of Sacred Drama, American Baroque, Canterbury Choral Society, Christopher Street Collective, House of Time, and Salon Sanctuary. Recent opera credits include Agrippina at Brooklyn College and Blood Moon at Baruch College. In addition to his work as a string player, Adam also serves as a pianist for New York City Ballet.