Roberta Freier handles the front desk at Darnton & Hersh/Midwest String Rentals and is usually the first person visitors or callers will encounter. Roberta is an accomplished violinist and violin teacher who performed with Minnesota Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic prior to moving to Chicago in 1995. Today, in addition to assisting with daily office duties at Darnton & Hersh and Midwest String Rentals, she performs regularly with the Chicago Philharmonic and Broadway in Chicago. As a musician herself, Roberta enjoys interacting with all who come into the shop but especially enjoys working with the families who rent instruments from Midwest String Rentals.