US violist Michael Klotz, who currently serves as guest lecturer, will fully join the faculty in autumn 2027
The Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) has announced that US violist Michael Klotz will be joining its faculty as professor of viola, taking on the role in autumn 2027. Klotz is already currently serving as a guest lecturer at CIM for 2026–27.
‘Michael Klotz is an extraordinary addition to CIM’s viola faculty,’ said Scott Harrison, CIM’s executive vice president and provost. ’Like many of our faculty, he brings a combination of a vibrant international performance career, deep chamber music experience and a proven record of developing musicians who go on to successful careers at the highest levels.
‘His students benefit not only from his exceptional artistry, but from his first-hand understanding of what it takes to build a sustainable life as a professional musician. We are thrilled that students at CIM will have the opportunity to learn from him.’
Klotz is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and the Juilliard School, receiving dual master’s degrees in both violin and viola. He has been a member of the Amernet Quartet since 2002 and has performed as a guest violist with ensembles including the Manhattan Piano Trio and the Borromeo, Ying and Shanghai quartets.
In addition to his role at CIM, Klotz will continue his role as teaching professor and artist-in-residence at Florida International University’s Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music and Performing Arts, teaching viola and chamber music.
He also serves on the faculty of the Heifetz International Music Institute, the Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival and coaches at the New World Symphony, and in 2027 will join the faculty of the Keshet Eilon String Summer Mastercourse.
‘I am very excited to join the faculty at CIM and to work with the next generation of violists,’ said Klotz. ‘CIM has an extraordinary tradition of developing musicians who are not only exceptional performers, but thoughtful, versatile artists prepared to contribute to the musical world in meaningful ways.
‘I look forward to bringing my experience as a performer, chamber musician and teacher to the studio and helping students discover just how broad the possibilities can be for a life in music.’
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