Dona Vellek Klein

Background

Klein, Dona Vellek was born on May 21, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Donald G. and Ita (Loe) Vellek.

Education

Bachelor of Music, New School Music, Philadelphia, 1978.

Career

Cellist, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, 1978-1981; cellist, Camenae Quartet, Buffalo, 1980-1981; assistant principal, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, since 1981; teaching affiliate artist, Emory University, Atlanta, since 1982; principal cello, Atlanta Opera Company, Atlanta, 1986-1988; director, Sempre Sonare A Chamber Music Organisation, Atlanta, since 1987; co-founder, member, Atlanta Quartet, since 1987; cellist, Robert Shaw Institute, France, summer 1988.

Achievements

• Dona Vellek Klein has been listed as a noteworthy Cellist, teacher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Georgia Cello Club Society.

Connections

Married Daniel M. Klein, October 2, 1988. Children: Adnrea, Melissa.

Father:

Donald G. Vellek

Mother:

Ita (Loe) Vellek

Spouse:

Daniel M. Klein

child:

Melissa Klein

child:

Adnrea Klein