Dubbed a “Classical Rock Star” cellist Joshua Roman performances reflect the eclectic range of his musical influences and inspirations. Mr. Roman was Principal Cellist for the Seattle Symphony before embarking on a solo career that has brought concerto appearances with the San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Seattle Symphonies and New York’s Mostly Mozart Festival. Committed to making classical music accessible to a wider audience, he has been awarded for his ongoing creative initiatives and was the only guest artist invited to play an unaccompanied solo during the YouTube Symphony Orchestra’s debut concert at Carnegie Hall. Mr. Roman holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music.