Raymond Davis, cello, has been principal cellist of the Seattle Symphony since 1961. A student of Leonard Rose, Davis did his undergraduate work at Juilliard in New York, and spent his collegiate summers at Rose’s school in Meadowmount. Mr. Davis’ previous appointments include principal cellist for the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra and the San Antonio Symphony. He has served on the faculty of the American Federation of Musicians’ Congress of Strings.

Raymond Davis has served as Artist in Residence for Seattle Pacific University, and on the faculty of the University of Washington School of Music. He enjoys teaching, and also performs regularly in recital in the Northwest. His performance in the world premiere of Thomas Pasatieri’s Letter to Warsaw marks his first appearance with Music of Remembrance.