Robert Cafaro played with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and was a member of the Baltimore Symphony before joining The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1985. He is an avid soloist and chamber musician and has performed recitals and appeared as a soloist in major cities of the world.
An active teacher as well, Mr. Cafaro has been on the cello faculty of the University of Virginia, the Philadelphia College of Bible, the College of New Jersey, the Hartwick Summer Music Festival in Oneonta (NY), Strings International, and the Summer Strings Seminar in Rhinebeck (NY). He has been a member of the Rachmaninov Trio since 2003.
Mr. Cafaro was born in New York City and began cello studies at age nine. He entered the Juilliard Preparatory Division as a scholarship student and later enrolled in the Juilliard School, where he received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees.
Mr. Cafaro is passionately involved in volunteer and outreach activities. He regularly plays for nursing homes, retirement communities, and school visits.