Cara Garofalo
Violinist
Cara Garofalo is an active freelance violinist who performs regularly with regional orchestras including the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and the Akron Symphony Orchestra. She has been featured in musical theater productions with Pittsburgh-based companies such as Quantum Theatre and Kinetic Theatre. Cara maintains a private violin studio and joined Seton Hill University in 2022 as an Adjunct Professor of Violin. Her performance career also includes live concert appearances with international artists including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé, and Evanescence. In 2025, she toured across North America as an orchestra member with The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension, a live concert production curated by Hans Zimmer.
How did you first start playing with Radiant Strings?
Nicole [Radiant Strings founder] and I met as freelancers in the Pittsburgh area, working together various times over the years. She began asking me to fill in for Radiant Strings gigs in 2021, and I formally became a member in 2024.
What makes Radiant Strings special to you?
I love playing with Radiant Strings because I get to work with a great group of people. Everyone is kind, fun, and down to earth, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism. With this group, I know I can expect uplifting energy at every gig — it’s good vibes all around. The arrangements are also great and fun to play.
