Joshua Roman

Joshua Roman

Keynote Speaker: Cellist, Composer & Creator of the "Immunity" Project

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Joshua Roman Biography

Joshua Roman, an Arnhold Creative Associate at Juilliard and TED Senior Fellow, is an accomplished and celebrated cellist and composer. As a soloist, Roman has performed with leading orchestras around the world and was the principal cellist at Seattle Symphony, where, at age 22, he was the youngest principal player in the symphony's history.

As a composer, he has been commissioned by Music Academy of the West, Illinois Philharmonic, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, and others, and he has written for the JACK Quartet, violinist Vadim Gluzman, and conductor David Danzmayr. Roman has premiered works by other contemporary composers, including Mason Bates, Reena Esmail, and Timo Andres.

Roman, the epitome of health before the pandemic, has suffered from long-haul COVID-19 syndrome since January 2021. In December 2023, he held a sold-out "Well-Being Concert" at Carnegie Hall and launched his musical exploration project, "Immunity." This program combines performance and storytelling to confront the impact of long COVID, which nearly ended his career.

Committed to bringing classical music to new audiences, Roman opened the acclaimed 2017 TED Conference, and his performance of the complete Bach Solo Cello Suites after the 2016 U.S. Presidential election was the most-viewed event in the history of TED’s social channels, with nearly a million live viewers. Roman has long been a leader and innovator in his use of digital and social media, with projects like his Popper Etude videos amassing nearly two million views. His solo performance with the YouTube Symphony at Carnegie Hall was viewed by 33 million people across nearly 200 countries, with Yo-Yo Ma introducing him as “one of the great exemplars of the ideal 21st century musician.”

Roman has performed with leading orchestras around the United States and the world, including the ​​Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, New World Symphony, Toronto Symphony, BBC Scottish, and Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra. For the 2023-24 season, he was the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s inaugural Artist In Residence. He has also collaborated with world-class artists across genres and disciplines, including Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, DJ Spooky, Tony-winner/MacArthur Genius Bill T. Jones, Grammy Award-winning East African vocalist Somi, and Tony Award-nominated actor Anna Deavere Smith.

Roman began playing the cello at the age of three on a quarter-size instrument, and gave his first public recital at age ten. He went on to pursue his musical studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music, studying with Richard Aaron and Desmond Hoebig, former principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra.

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Joshua Roman Videos

Patient Joshua Roman's Journey with Long COVID - Aspen Ideas Health
Joshua Roman | TEDxProvidence
Joshua Roman - Princeton University Concerts

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Joshua Roman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Celebrity, Creativity, Innovation and Public Health.

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Joshua Roman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Joshua Roman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Celebrity and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joshua Roman for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Joshua Roman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Batiste, Salt-N-Pepa and Scott Borchetta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joshua Roman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/01/2026.

Joshua Roman Videos

Patient Joshua Roman's Journey with Long COVID - Aspen Ideas Health
Joshua Roman | TEDxProvidence
Joshua Roman - Princeton University Concerts

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  • How do I book Joshua Roman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joshua Roman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Joshua Roman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Joshua Roman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Joshua Roman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Joshua Roman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joshua Roman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Joshua Roman speak about?

    Joshua Roman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Celebrity, Creativity, Innovation and Public Health.
  • Where does Joshua Roman travel from?

    Joshua Roman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joshua Roman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joshua Roman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joshua Roman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joshua Roman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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