Michal Shein, Cello

THE HOPE OF LOVING, May 30-31, 2026

Meet the Musicians

Israeli-Mexican-American cellist Michal Shein is a performer, master educator and cultural leader focused on empowering the next generation of musicians in the U.S. and across Latin America. She is the Artistic Director of Cellisimo, the highly regarded festival that has trained over 80 Spanish-speaking cellists from limited resources, providing them with masterclasses with world-class faculty, transformative wellness sessions, and a nurturing supportive community. Michal is a sought-after pedagogue, and her students have been accepted into top festivals and conservatories. As a soloist and chamber musician, Michal appears frequently in international festivals, and has recently released recordings with award-winning classical guitarist Adam Levin as part of the Shein-Levin Duo. As a speaker, Michal has appeared at the Sphinx Conference and conservatories, presenting on her own career trajectory and the impact of Teaching Artists. Michal holds degrees from U.C. Berkeley and the New England Conservatory. Michal serves on the faculty of the New England Conservatory and the award-winning El Sistema inspired program Boston String Academy.