Stephen Lester was appointed to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra by Sir George Solti in September of 1978. Prior to that, he had played in the Milwaukee Symphony, Lyric Opera Orchestra and Grant Park Symphony. He attended Northwestern University from 1970-74, studying with Warren Benefield. Since 1980, Mr. Lester has been on the faculty of Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University teaching Double Bass performance and Orchestral Studies. Active in teaching, chamber music, and the orchestra, Mr. Lester also serves on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Members Committee, which represents the musicians of the orchestra. Recently married to Rachel Goldstein, a violinist in the Symphony Orchestra, they reside in downtown Chicago and enjoy the many cultural activities the city offers.

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