Biography

San Francisco native Meta Weiss (pronounced MAY-ta) made her international debut at the age of seven in Utrecht, Holland at the International String Convention.  An acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, and artist, she performs music spanning all periods from classical to jazz.  Her performances have taken her to venues throughout the US and internationally.

Top prize-winner in numerous competitions, including the Irving M. Klein International String Competition, Carmel Music Society Competition, National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Competition, Schadt Cello Competition, and the TexASTA Solo Competition, Meta has also been featured on National Public Radio on many occasions, including as guest artist on the shows A Prairie Home Companion and From the Top. 

Meta began the cello at age four and has studied with Irene Sharp, Joan Jeanrenaud, and Michael Reynolds.  Ms. Weiss received her Bachelor of Music degree from Rice University studying with Norman Fischer, where she graduated magna cum laude.  In May 2011 she received her Master's of Music degree from The Juilliard School, where she is now pursuing the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts under the tutelage of Joel Krosnick and Darrett Adkins as a C.V. Starr Doctoral Fellow and a SYLFF Fellow.