Violinist and violist Yehonatan Berick received second prize at the 1993 Naumburg International Violin Competition and Quebec's 1997 Prix Opus. Born in Israel, he performed internationally as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He served on the faculties of McGill University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Ottawa, among others. His recital programs included complete cycles of Paganini's Caprices and Bach's Sonatas and Partitas.