Joshua Roman
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Joshua Roman is the principal cellist of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Roman joined the orchestra at age 22 in June 2006[1], becoming the youngest principal player in Seattle Symphony history.
In January 2008, Roman announced that he will be resigning his position as principal cellist at the end of the 2007–2008 season in order to pursue a solo career.[2]
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[edit] Critical Praise
Critics have praised Joshua Roman’s performances since he first stepped on the stage at Benaroya Hall. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer declared his premiere performance an "auspicious beginning", noting that "Roman played with ease and confidence, the sound relaxed and singing, the phrasing shapely, the tone well projected seemingly without effort."[3] Melinda Bargreen of The Seattle Times has cited Roman’s "heart-stopping beauty... big, succulent tone and impassioned style."[4]
[edit] Musical Style
Joshua Roman often performs exciting repertoire that highlights his eclectic musical tastes and his youthful energy. He is an avid promoter of contemporary music, Roman has premiered many works—including his own original compositions—as well as solos, sonatas and concertos written solely for him.
Joshua Roman has also been known to perform at local nightclubs or abstract venues, mixing jazz, rock and bluegrass with the classical repertoire. Roman has also worked with several rock bands—his cello can be heard on MTV and radio stations nationwide. Along with his siblings Roman frequently travels to Uganda where they perform for thousands of schoolchildren, playing in hospitals, camps and refugee centers in Kampala and Gulu.
[edit] Background
An Oklahoma native, Joshua Roman studied under Lacy McLarry, Gregory Sauer and Peter Spurbeck prior to attending the Cleveland Institute of Music. At Cleveland, he received his Bachelor of Music Degree in Cello Performance in 2004 studying with Richard Aaron, and his Masters Degree in 2005 under Desmond Hoebig.
[edit] Awards
Roman has won top prizes at numerous competitions including the Klein, ASTA, Washington, Stulberg, NFMC, H-A Music Society, Corpus Christi, Kingsville, CIM, Cleveland Cello Society and Buttram. He has performed as a member of Cleveland Orchestra, and soloed with a number of symphony and chamber orchestras including the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra, the Wyoming Symphony, and the Oklahoma Philharmonic.
[edit] References
- ^ Borchert, Gavin. "Post Alley: Last Night at Benaroya", Seattle Weekly, 2006-06-23. Retrieved on 2007-04-11.
- ^ Campbell, R.M.. "Cellist is leaving SSO for a solo career", The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2008-01-31. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ Kiraly, Philippa. "Orchestra kicks off season with bang", The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2006-09-18. Retrieved on 2007-04-11.
- ^ Bargreen, Melinda. "Powerful pianist is a joy for the eyes and ears", The Seattle Times, 2007-02-03. Retrieved on 2007-04-11.
