Brooklyn-based violinist Christopher Ferrara has toured throughout the United States and Europe, gaining international recognition as a noted chamber musician and sought-after teacher.  Dr. Ferrara began his formal training at the age of twelve with the esteemed pedagogue, Dora Marshall Mullins. He was introduced to chamber music when he began attending James Madison University for his undergraduate studies under Dr. Wanchi Huang.  He later transferred to East Carolina University to continue his studies under the prominent chamber musician and pedagogue, Ara Gregorian.

As a passionate chamber musician, Dr. Ferrara has performed in many respected music festivals including the prestigious Meadowmount School of Music, Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival, Beethoven Institute, and Bayview Music Festival.  He has collaborated with artists such as Robert McDonald, Benjamin Hochman, Nickolas Chords, Min-Young Kim, Melissa Reardon, Paul Watkins, and Philip Setzer. Partnered with the Governor’s School for the Arts, he is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Ferrara Chamber Music Festival based in Norfolk, VA which seeks to give young blossoming artists the opportunity to learn, teach, and perform.