Dr. Ismar Gomes is a chamber musician, recitalist, baroque cellist, and orchestral player. Recent performance highlights include recitals as a member of Duo Sorolla on distinguished concert series across the United States, as well as collaborations with members of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Emerson, and the Johannes Quartets. He is a member of the Virginia and Richmond Symphonies and frequently performs with the Baltimore Symphony. As a baroque cellist, Dr. Gomes is a member of Mélomanie and is a regular guest with several early music ensembles. Dr. Gomes has worked with many important composers including George Walker, Aaron Jay Kernis, Marc Neikrug, James Lee III, and David Lang and has additionally commissioned and championed works by many of today’s leading and emerging composers. As a recording artists Dr. Gomes has recorded with the Harlem Quartet and recently released two albums with Mélomanie, apart from other efforts showcasing the works of Larry Nelson, Mark Hagerty and others. He previously served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Cello at Luther College and currently serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cello at Gettysburg College. Dr. Gomes has presented masterclasses at many institutions including Georgetown, Towson, and Duke Universities. Past faculty appointments include the Cleveland Institute of Music Summer Chamber Music Festival, StringFest at Merkin Hall, the Performing Arts Institute, and the Three Bridges Festival. Ismar attended the Peabody Conservatory, studying with Alison Wells and Amit Peled. Previous teachers include Marc Johnson and Clive Greensmith of the Vermeer and Tokyo Quartets. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from Stony Brook University, under the tutelage of Colin Carr.