Sarah Markle
Cello
Originally from Buffalo, NY, Sarah Markle has been a member of the Charlotte Symphony since 2014. After receiving her Bachelor's from the Peabody Conservatory, where she studied with Alan Stepansky, she completed her Master's in Orchestral Performance at the Manhattan School of Music in 2013. Prior to joining the CSO, Markle performed frequently with the Buffalo Philharmonic, New Haven Symphony, and New World Symphony. Festivals include Music Academy of the West, Arizona Musicfest, American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, East Aurora Chamber Music Festival, and National Repertory Orchestra.
Outside of music, Markle enjoys vegan cooking, trying to identify people’s origins based on their accents, and writing limericks.
What's an interesting tidbit about how you chose your instrument?
My grandmother loved the cello, and I grew up listening to recordings with her. She's the reason I chose it.
What do you hope audiences feel during a performance?
The novelty of prolonged, uninterrupted attention on something beautiful, and in real life. I think that's becoming a rare thing in today's world.
