معرفی
Isaac Pastor-Chermak is an Adjunct Professor of Music History at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he teaches courses like Beethoven's Chamber Music. As a professional cellist, he serves as Principal Cellist of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, Vallejo Symphony, and Eisenstadt Classical Music Festival, and as Assistant Principal Cellist of the Fresno Philharmonic and Opera San Jose. He also maintains an active private cello studio and performs extensively in chamber ensembles, including the Berkeley Symphony, California Symphony, and Reno Philharmonic.
Research & Teaching Focus
Pastor-Chermak's work centers on music history and literature, with a focus on classical repertoire and cello performance practices. He has released multiple recordings, including Preludes and Prologues (2021) and the upcoming The Year 1948 (May 2024), which explore works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, and Elliott Carter, highlighting his expertise in chamber music and orchestral traditions.
Ensembles & Collaborations
- Principal Cellist: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, Vallejo Symphony, Eisenstadt Classical Music Festival
- Assistant Principal Cellist: Fresno Philharmonic, Opera San Jose
- Member: Berkeley Symphony, California Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, Monterey Symphony, Reno Philharmonic
- Guest Principal Cellist: Britt Festival Orchestra (2023)
Recordings & Media
Key discography includes:
- The Shadow Dancer (Auriga String Quartet)
- Backlash Bach (Red Cedar Chamber Music)
- Preludes and Prologues (2021, with pianist Alison Lee)
- The Year 1948 (May 2024, vinyl LP with Miles Graber and Alison Lee)
