Isaiah Hsu

Isaiah Hsu was raised in a musical family in Portland. He began studying cello at age 7 with Jane Day. He continued studies with Naomi Blumberg and Hamilton Cheifetz. He and his three brothers performed as the Hsu String Quartet for several years. He graduated from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2003. He received additional training and performing opportunities at Meadowmount, California Summer Music, Tanglewood, and National Repertory Orchestra festivals. In addition to ONN, he sits principal cello of Tualatin Valley Symphony, playing since its founding in 2007. Besides music, he enjoys gardening, dogs, and getting outdoors.

Isaiah Hsu’s chair is sponsored by Jessica Chou & Tom Chau.

The Cello section is sponsored by Cliff & Karen Deveney.