Zohar Schondorf | Horn
Mr. Schondorf began his professional career after completing his studies at the Juilliard School in 1995. He joined the Haifa Symphony as Associate Principal Horn, and Principal Horn of the Israel Symphony/Opera Orchestra. After moving back to New York City in 2001, Mr. Schondorf joined the American Symphony Orchestra as Associate Principal, and was appointed to the position of Principal Horn in 2012.
Mr. Schondorf is Principal of Westchester Philharmonic, Co-Principal at American Ballet Theatre and Orchestra Lumos. He enjoys a prosperous career as one of New York City’s most in-demand recording artists and performers, in addition to his work with many national and international orchestras and ensembles. Notable appearances include the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony, American Composer’s Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony, the KNIGHTS, Norwegian Arctic Philharmonic, Encores, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Greenwich Symphony, Riverside Symphony, New York City Ballet, among others.
For his performance of Auf Dem Strom at the 2014 Bard Music Festival, Mr. Schondorf was hailed “the star” by Harry Rolnick of ConcertoNet.com*
A member of Sylvan Winds and Zephyros Winds, Mr. Schondorf has also held chairs on 11 Broadway shows, including Spamalot, Little Mermaid, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Camelot, and more.