Roberto Diaz
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Roberto Díaz was principal viola
of the National Symphony under Mstislav Rostropovich, a member of the Boston Symphony under Seiji Ozawa, and a member of the Minnesota Orchestra under Neville Marriner. In 1996 he became principal violist
of the Philadelphia Orchestra
, a position he held until 2006. Roberto Diaz is currently the president/director of the Curtis Institute of Music
, of which he is an alumnus.
He is the violist in the Díaz Trio, which also includes his brother Andrés Díaz
, a cellist, and violinist Andrés Cárdenes
, concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
. Roberto Diaz's recording of transcriptions by William Primrose with pianist Robert Koenig was nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award.
Viola
The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.- Form :The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin. A full-size viola's body is between and longer than the body of a full-size violin , with an average...
of the National Symphony under Mstislav Rostropovich, a member of the Boston Symphony under Seiji Ozawa, and a member of the Minnesota Orchestra under Neville Marriner. In 1996 he became principal violist
Violist
-Notable violists:A* Julia Rebekka Adler * Sir Hugh Allen , conductor* Kris Allen * Johann Andreas Amon * Paul Angerer , composer* Steven Ansell * Atar Arad * Cecil Aronowitz...
of the Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra is a symphony orchestra based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. One of the "Big Five" American orchestras, it was founded in 1900...
, a position he held until 2006. Roberto Diaz is currently the president/director of the Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music is a conservatory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that offers courses of study leading to a performance Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music in Opera, and Professional Studies Certificate in Opera. According to statistics compiled by U.S...
, of which he is an alumnus.
He is the violist in the Díaz Trio, which also includes his brother Andrés Díaz
Andrés Díaz (cellist)
Andrés Díaz is cellist and winner the First Prize in the 1986 Naumburg International Cello Competition. His numerous orchestral appearances include engagements with the Atlanta Symphony, performances with the American Symphony at Carnegie Hall, the symphony orchestras of Milwaukee, Seattle,...
, a cellist, and violinist Andrés Cárdenes
Andrés Cárdenes
Andrés Cárdenes is a Cuban-born violinist, violist, teacher, conductor, and concertmaster. He has performed and taught in a number of prominent positions, including his current distinguished professorship in violin at Carnegie Mellon University School of Music where he holds the Dorothy Richard...
, concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The orchestra's home is Heinz Hall, located in Pittsburgh's Cultural District.-History:...
. Roberto Diaz's recording of transcriptions by William Primrose with pianist Robert Koenig was nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award.