Mitchell Maxwell

A native of Abilene, Texas, Mitch is Principal Cellist with the Dallas Opera Orchestra.  A long-time student of the late Lev Aronson, Mitch is an active chamber music performer in the Dallas area and is one of the founding members of the Trinity Chamber Players.  Mitch was a faculty member and the Assistant Principal Cellist in the Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra at North Carolina's Eastern Music Festival. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Texas and a Master of Music degree from Southern Methodist University. Mitch has been a beloved and consistent supporter of the Aronson Cello Festival since its inception.  His keynote address as a featured and honored speaker at the Aronson Cello Festival (ACF) along with an emotionally powerful personal story featured in a short film by Ty Kim has been recognized as a source of inspiration for musicians and classical music lovers of all backgrounds and ages.