Originally hailing from Chattanooga Tennessee, Nathan Francisco is a versatile musician with a diverse range of musical interests. Active both as a soloist and ensemble musician, Francisco has a deep commitment to sharing his love of music with the world. He is passionate about historical performance and folk music, and has extensively studied baroque cello and viola da gamba as well as organ and other historical keyboards. Currently studying at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of Zvi Plesser, Zlatomir Fung, and Sarah Cunningham, Francisco’s past teachers have included Richard Aaron, Peter Wiley, Wesley Baldwin, Martha Bishop, and Judy Glass. He has studied at several acclaimed festivals, including Taos, Kneisel, and Bowdoin, and also serves as assistant director of two chamber music festivals in Collegedale, TN. In his recreational time, Francisco enjoys hiking, playing disc golf, and sight reading chamber music with friends.