Dutch cellist Christina Mahler immigrated to Canada in 1981 to serve as principal cellist of the Tafelmusik Orchestra, a position she has held ever since. Reviews often praise her rich sound, energetic playing and insightful musicianship. Christina is increasingly in demand as soloist and recitalist. She has played and recorded numerous concertos with Tafelmusik, including works by Boccherini, Haydn, Vivaldi, C.P.E. Bach and Leonardo Leo. Christina has been a member of the Ottawa-based string quartet, Quatuor Lumière, since 2006. In addition to teaching at Tafelmusik’s annual Baroque Summer Institute and the year-round Advanced Certificate of Performance at the University of Toronto, Ms. Mahler enjoys giving masterclasses at various universities, as well as private lessons at home. In her spare time, she is an avid potter and enjoys relaxing in the summers at her cottage in the Kawarthas.