# Event Details - **Event Name**: Haydn: The Complete Cello Concertos - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Local favorite cellist Isaac Pastor-Chermak plays both Haydn concertos on a single program, accompanied by a chamber orchestra of friends.About this EventOn June 21st, cellist Isaac Pastor-Chermak will perform both Haydn cello concertos in a single concert, accompanied by a chamber orchestra of his friends, conducted by longtime collaborator Jason Weinberger. Not to be missed! Haydn's cello concertos are a cornerstone of the repertoire, known and loved by cellists and audiences the world over. While not the first cello concertos ever written, they are the first cello concertos to synthesize high-level virtuosity AND profound compositional artistry. It promises to be a special treat to hear both of these gems back-to-back, with brand-new commissioned cadenzas by local composer Jean Ahn. Mr. Pastor-Chermak will be recording the program for release on CD, vinyl LP, and digital streaming.PROGRAMHaydn, Cello Concerto in C Major (1762)Haydn, Cello Concerto in D major (1783)ABOUT THE ARTISTIsaac Pastor-Chermak leads a diverse and active musical life at home in Northern California and around the United States. A quintessential 21st-century artist, he engages deeply as a cellist, teacher, conductor, and administrator, motivated by an abiding love of sharing great music with friends and collaborators.Though he is active in nearly every facet of today’s classical music profession, Mr. Pastor-Chermak is a career orchestral player. In any given weekend of the season, he can be found performing as Principal Cellist of Vallejo Symphony and Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony; Assistant Principal Cellist of Opera San Jose and Fresno Philharmonic; and as a member of Marin Symphony, Berkeley Symphony, California Symphony, Monterey Symphony, and Santa Barbara Symphony.In the world of chamber music, Mr. Pastor-Chermak partners regularly with pianists Alison Lee and Miles Graber in sonata programs, in addition to myriad one-off creative projects and recordings with colleagues worldwide. As a recording artist, his discography includes The Shadow Dancer with the Auriga String Quartet (out of print); Backlash Bach with Red Cedar Chamber Music (out of print); Preludes and Prologues with Ms. Lee (CD, streaming); The Year 1948 with Ms. Lee and Mr. Graber (CD, LP, streaming); and Brahms Cello Sonatas and Songs with Ms. Lee and mezzo-soprano Hope Nelson (CD, streaming). His recording of the Haydn cello concertos is due out on CD, LP, and streaming in Fall 2026.As an educator, Mr. Pastor-Chermak teaches an award-winning studio of cello students. In addition, he is Adjunct Professor of Music History at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he teaches courses ranging from Beethoven’s string quartets to French impressionism. He is founder and Music Director Emeritus of Solano Youth Chamber Orchestra, a highly selective youth orchestra he founded in 2013 and conducted for five seasons.Mr. Pastor-Chermak earned degrees from UC Berkeley (B.A., with honors) and San Francisco Conservatory of Music (M.M., with honors). Isaac and his wife, pianist Alison Lee, live in a 106-year-old house in the Berkeley Hills with their cat, Waffle. In his spare time, he enjoys distance running, watching the San Francisco Giants, and endless home improvement projects. isaacpastorchermak.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/piedmont/haydn-the-complete-cello-concertos/100001988844912672 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, art, performances, workshops, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Piedmont Center for the Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Piedmont - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Piedmont Center for the Arts - **lat**: 37.8240169 - **long**: -122.2330565 - **full address**: Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Haydn: The Complete Cello Concertos - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ac5dbd3bf6968b0d13b8ef0d4e9f53140e2bcf686e9dfd176bd7de9b23546fc9-rimg-w1200-h1800-dcead2ab-gmir.jpg?v=1778003279 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Haydn: The Complete Cello Concertos being held? - **A:** Haydn: The Complete Cello Concertos takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Haydn: The Complete Cello Concertos? - **A:** Haydn: The Complete Cello Concertos is organized by Isaac Pastor-Chermak. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Haydn: The Complete Cello Concertos is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Piedmont, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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