At age 22 Genualdi won an audition to serve as associate concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony; it was during this time that he became a founding member and first violinist of the Muir Quartet.
[4] Under the aegis of the Wardwell Fellowship at Yale University,[1] the Muir captured international attention by winning first prize in 1980 at Le Concours d'Evian and also the 1981 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award.
With pianist Jean-Philippe Collard, the Muir Quartet (with Genualdi as first violin) won the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of the César Franck piano quintet.
[1] Genualdi has participated in many festivals including Spoleto (Italy), Ravinia, Taos, Affinis (Japan), Kneisel Hall, Euro Arts, Bravo Colorado, Skaneateles, Angel Fire, Nîmes (France), and Cheltenham.
[3] Genualdi, who won first prize in the Hudson Valley Philharmonic International String Competition,[9] continues his career as soloist in frequent concerto performances and duo recitals.