Romanian-born violinist Andy , as he is known , is a graduate of New York's High School of Performing Arts and the Curtis Institute, Over a more than 25 year career as a member of the New York City ballet orchestra, he has performed under 5 music directors, and has sat in every seat from the back of the 2nd violin section , all the way up to the Concert master's chair. Among his numerous accomplishments, one he is particularly fond of, is taking part in over 1000 performances of The Nutcracker with the Company. Now a member of the "old guard " (as fewer than 10% of current members preceded him ) , Andy is looking forward to the next 1000, and honored to pass on and be part of this great tradition.