Csaba Erdélyi

Hungarian violist and viola teacher, born in Budapest in 1946. As a member of the Esterházy Baryton Trio, Erdélyi recorded exclusively for EMI (1974-1979). He was Principal Viola of the New Philharmonia Orchestra/Philharmonia Orchestra (1974-1978). Member of the Chilingirian Quartet (1980-1987). Professor of Viola at The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama (1980-1987). Erdélyi taught at Indiana University (1987-1991), Rice University (1991-1995), Butler University (1998-2003), Bowling Green State University (2003-2008) as Professor of Viola and Chamber Music. Principal Viola of both the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and Sinfonia Da Camera at the University Of Illinois.