Isaac Pastor-Chermak Tickets

Isaac Pastor-Chermak is a Berkeley-based cellist whose wide-ranging career spans symphonic principal roles, chamber music, and modern repertoire. As Principal Cello for Vallejo Symphony and the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony and Associate Principal Cello for Opera San Jose and the Fresno Philharmonic, he brings a robust presence to stages across California and the Bay Area. His work extends from baroque to contemporary, including performances on baroque cello, viola da gamba, and even electric/extended techniques, reflecting a fearless curiosity for 400 years of music. Here’s a closer look at his background, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats with confidence.

Pastor-Chermak also contributes to education as Adjunct Professor of Music History at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and as founder/first Music Director Emeritus of the Solano Youth Chamber Orchestra. His discography features collaborative and solo projects such as The Shadow Dancer (Auriga String Quartet), Backlash Bach (Red Cedar Chamber Music), Preludes and Prologues (with Alison Lee, 2021), The Year 1948 (CD/LP, 2024), and Brahms Cello Sonatas and Songs (with Alison Lee and Hope Nelson, 2024). A 2025 release, 1948: The Cello Sonata After World War II, is listed on Apple Music with a release date of Feb 1, 2025. For up-to-date details, explore official materials and listening platforms linked here.