Cellist and composer Dylan Rieck is principal cellist for the Portland Opera orchestra. He has performed over 800 concerts in 15 countries globally. Dylan's original compositions span a wide range of musical styles and convey a sense of exploration and urgency. He has taught cello and music theory lessons to students from elementary school through university levels. An avid collaborator, Dylan finds inspiration from working with artists in many fields to blend ideas into rich tapestries of new work.