For the last five days of our tour, we made history. Our arrival at José Martí International Airport marked the first time the Stanford Symphony Orchestra had ever toured in Cuba, and one of the few times any Stanford-affiliated group has visited. Here are some great memories from my time in Cuba: Performing with Ballet … More Diarios a Violinista – Havana

After our concert in Guanajuato, we headed back to Mexico City for a whirlwind second and third concerts in as many days. The compressed rehearsal and performance schedule was exhausting, but it did allow us to really enjoy the places were were visiting after our concerts in Mexico wrapped up. Mexico City has a very … More Diarios a Violinista – Mexico City

After arriving in the Mexico City International Airport, we headed straight for Guanajuato, Mexico, a place that juxtaposes the architecture of a sleepy European town with the vibrancy befitting its importance as a cultural capital. Over the 5 1/2 hour bus ride, I got to see a lot of Mexico City and the outlying countryside, … More Diarios a Violinista – Guanajuato

Over the past couple weeks, I have had the incredible opportunity to tour Mexico and Cuba with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra. Under the overarching theme of “Music that Dances”, we performed sold-out concerts, learned more about the rich heritage of these countries, and engaged in friendly cultural exchange with fellow artists and musicians. As student-musicians … More Diarios a Violinista