Grew up Bronx, New York and attended Yale University. David earned a Ph.D. from MIT where he is now a Professor of Linguistics. He is a founding member of New Phil and before that played with Newton Symphony since 1988. Has a musical family: his wife Janis plays oboe and is a professor in the MIT writing program. They have two sons; Benjamin Pesetsky is a successful composer. When not playing with New Phil, one could find David playing chamber music, traveling, or spending time with his family. David currently serves on the Board of the New Phil and has played Principal 2nd Violin for many years. Fun fact: he was born in Iowa, but no one who’s met him believes it.
