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Welcome to my space! I am a professional violinist from Venezuela, trained by my father Francisco Díaz at the Latin American Academy of Violin and guided by renowned international teachers. My passion for the violin has led me to perform in orchestras and share my knowledge by teaching children and young people interested in this beautiful instrument. I invite you to this musical journey full of learning and creativity.
My history
Isabella Diaz - Violinist
A native of Venezuela, violinist Isabella began her musical studies at the Vicente Emilio Sojo Conservatory of Music in Barquisimeto under Gerónimo Isturiz. She later continued her training in Caracas with Maestro Sergio Celis at Latin American Violin Academy. In the orchestral field, during her time in Venezuela, Isabella held notable positions, including performing with the National Children’s Orchestra of Venezuela under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle and the Lara State Youth Symphony led by Maestro Gustavo Dudamel. She also toured internationally with the Teresa Carreño Orchestra of Venezuela, performing in China and Japan.
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Isabella furthered her musical studies in Boston with two-time Grammy-nominated violinist Jesse Mills at the Longy School of Music. As a scholarship recipient, she was awarded the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation’s Tuition Assistance Award for Young Latin American Musicians. She also attended the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, where she performed extensively in chamber music settings. She has participated in numerous masterclasses and violin workshops, receiving mentorship from distinguished musicians, including Alexander Velinzon (Associate Concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), Peter Zazofsky (Boston University), Kevin Lawrence (University of North Carolina School of the Arts), and Rictor Noren (Boston Conservatory).
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As a member of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Isabella performed at Carnegie Hall and renowned venues across Europe, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Musikverein in Vienna, Konzerthaus in Berlin, Rudolfinum in Prague, as well as Bolivar Hall in Caracas, Kirchner Hall in Buenos Aires, Solis Theater in Montevideo and National Theater in Lima, Peru. Isabella has also appeared as a soloist with the UCLA Chamber Orchestra, the Falcon Symphony Orchestra, and the Lara State Youth Orchestra. Dedicated to education, Isabella has taught and conducted workshops with El Sistema Venezuela and the Latin American Violin Academy. Currently, Isabella is a music teacher and full-time substitute teacher at Tampa Bay International School. She also serves as a violin instructor with Sunstate Orchestral program-El Sistema Tampa. As an active performer, she collaborates with The Venice Symphony, The Villages Philharmonic, Southwest Symphony Orchestra, South Florida Symphony Orchestra among others throughout Florida.
