Maxine Neuman

Maxine Neuman (July 1, 1948 – Dec 13, 2022[1]) was an American cellist based in New York City.

After cello studies under Bernard Greenhouse from 1968 to 1970, and after obtaining both a Bachelor of Arts in cello and a master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music, she embarked on a career as a chamber musician, orchestra musician, and educator.

She left her principal cellist chair to accept a faculty cello teaching position at Bennington College in Vermont while also maintaining an active international performing schedule, frequently touring with her various chamber groups in Europe and the United States.

In addition to her faculty position at Bennington College, Neuman has taught cello at Williams College, Long Island University C. W. Post Campus, the Hoff-Barthelson Music School, and New York City's School for Strings.

Neuman recorded for Deutsche Grammophon, Columbia, Angel, EMI, Nonesuch, ECM, Biddulph, CRI, Orion, Leonarda, Argo, Opus One, Sony/Virgin, AMC, Artek, Vanguard, Musical Heritage, Albany, Northeastern and CBS World Records.