Nathan Chan

cello

Nathan Chan is Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony, known for his multifaceted career spanning solo, chamber, and orchestral performance. He is deeply committed to using music as a tool for connection, community, and positive change.

A Seattle Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Mr. Chan has reached over 35 million viewers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, using technology to broaden access to classical music. His “Chats for Change” series and a collaboration with AI artist Lia Coleman on an NFT reflect his innovative spirit and social engagement.

Mr. Chan has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, and Albany Symphony, and was selected for Gautier Capuçon’s Classe d’Excellence du Violoncelle at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. In the 2024–25 season, his schedule includes appearances in Western Washington with the Auburn, Cascade, and Olympia Symphonies, and he premieres a new work with Seattle Pro Musica. Learn more at nathanchan.com.