Susan Hammerman

Orchestra Member

Instrument

Cello

Year Joined

1990

Most memorable performance with the ESO

They are all memorable because of the work and focus required.

Favorite ESO soloist

Shmuel Ashkenasi, Matthew Hagle and Wendy Warner

Why I like playing with the ESO

Great people, great music.

Favorite composer or piece

I love Brahms so I’m happy to be playing the 3rd again. Also love Stravinsky.

When I’m not playing with the ESO, I’m…

Working as a Volunteer Manager with the Lincoln Park Conservancy

Something most people don’t know about me

I’ve taken a number of trips out west to hike and kayak, including the Grand Canyon, Superstition Mountains and Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce and the Green River in Utah.