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DIEGO BARBOSA-VÁSQUEZ
Director de Ópera, Orquesta y Ballet

El maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez es Director de Ópera, Orquesta y Ballet nacido en Colombia, capacitado en todo el mundo y actualmente radicado en USA. Es Director General del Performing Arts Laboratory y Director Musical de la Orquesta de Cámara de las Américas. El Maestro Diego es reconocido como un "Genio Musical" por la prensa internacional y es Embajador Oficial de Colombia. Ha obtenido reconocimiento internacional a través de sus conciertos en todo el mundo, representando a América Latina en concursos y eventos, y es reconocido por sus importantes contribuciones académicas y prácticas al campo de las artes escénicas.

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El Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez ha colaborado como Director con la St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, and IU Symphonies (USA). Además, fue Director Musical y Artístico del CASC Opera Camp y de la World Music Symphony Orchestra (Los Ángeles, CA); Director musical y artístico del Teatro Musical Pronartes, la Filarmónica del Huila y el Sistema de Orquesta y Coros E&P (Colombia), y Director Invitado Principal de la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional Juvenil de El Salvador durante 6 años, entre otros puestos de Director Artístico en Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica. Además, el Maestro colombiano tiene un Doctorado del prestigioso Departamento de Dirección de Ópera, Orquesta y Ballet de Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University (USA) con Doctorados Menores en Teoría de la Música y Administración de las Artes.​

Además, el Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez es un Académico Multidisciplinar reconocido internacionalmente por sus Investigaciones Post-Doctorales en Culturas, Artes e Identidades Latinoamericanas como Artista/Académico de CLACS, y su investigación Post-Doctoral en Sostenibilidad de las Artes Performáticas (Dimensiones: Artística, Financiera, Social y Ecológica) con énfasis en Política Económica Internacional, Negocios Internacionales, Emprendimiento y Desarrollo de Políticas Públicas colaborando con el prestigioso Ostrom Workshop como académico afiliado. 

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Simon Woods

President and CEO
League of American Orchestras
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“Diego [...] I actually think you should be our mentors [...] you bring many answers because you have fresher perspectives."

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Arthur Fagen

Music Director | Atlanta Opera
Co-Chair | Orchestra Conducting Department - Jacobs School of Music - IU
Regular Guest Conductor at the most prestigious
Opera Houses, Concert Halls, and Music Festivals globally.
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"[Diego] is a strong conductor with a very good baton technique, temperament, musicality, and a great knowledge of the scores he conducts. I might add that he knows all of his scores by memory. [...]I have seen his strong commitment to reach high artistic quality every time he conducts and to making music and art accessible to all communities."

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Thomas Wilkins

Principal Conductor | The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Principal Guest Conductor | The Virginia Symphony
Artistic Partner for Education & External Engagement | Boston Symphony Orchestra
Professor of Orchestral Conducting | Jacobs School of Music (IU)
Music Director Laureate | Omaha Symphony Orchestra
Golden Baton 2022 | League of American Orchestras
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"[Diego] is a fabulous musician, and artistically very thoughtful. In addition, he is also extremely bright and always eager to learn. I am also happy to report that above all he is a wonderful and warm human being, who continues to nurture his curiosity and love of learning. He is quite frankly a sponge!"

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El Mundo

National Press
El Salvador
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"You will delight your ears with the conducting of Musical Genius."

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Sonja Thoms

Executive Director | Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
Former General Manager and VP of Operations
| Nashville Symphony
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"[Diego] is always advocating for ways orchestral institutions can develop stronger connections inside the organization and outside with their communities. [...] Diego equally prioritizes high artistic quality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in his work."

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El Tiempo

National Press
Colombia
 
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“Has become an role model for the children and young people of our country” 

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CALENDARIO

  • Opera Camps™ around USA / Diego Barbosa-Vasquez as Music & Artistic Director
    Opera Camps™ around USA / Diego Barbosa-Vasquez as Music & Artistic Director
    mié, 12 de jun
    Location is TBD
    12 de jun de 2024, 7:00 p. m. – 12 de ene de 2025, 11:00 p. m.
    Location is TBD
    12 de jun de 2024, 7:00 p. m. – 12 de ene de 2025, 11:00 p. m.
    Location is TBD
    Maestro Barbosa-Vasquez will be leading as Music & Artistic Director the Opera Camps™ around USA on Summer and Fall 2025. Tickets Price and Details TBA
  • Barbosa-Vásquez with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (Nov 17, 18, 19 2023)
    Barbosa-Vásquez with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (Nov 17, 18, 19 2023)
    vie, 17 de nov
    St. Louis
    17 de nov de 2023, 10:30 a. m. – 19 de nov de 2023, 5:00 p. m.
    St. Louis, 1 Touhill Cir, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA
    17 de nov de 2023, 10:30 a. m. – 19 de nov de 2023, 5:00 p. m.
    St. Louis, 1 Touhill Cir, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA
    Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez will be the Cover and Assistant Conductor of Maestro Christian Reif with the St Louis Symphony Orchestra with works of Kaprálová, Korngold, and Dvořák.
  • Barbosa-Vásquez Conducts the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
    Barbosa-Vásquez Conducts the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
    dom, 22 de oct
    Columbus
    22 de oct de 2023, 3:30 p. m. – 23 de oct de 2023, 5:00 p. m.
    Columbus, 300 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
    22 de oct de 2023, 3:30 p. m. – 23 de oct de 2023, 5:00 p. m.
    Columbus, 300 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
    The CSO is featuring Music Director Search Finalist Diego Barbosa-Vasquez. Join the CSO on Oct 22nd 2023 for a transformative musical adventure where diverse cultures resonate, guiding you on a profound journey of self-discovery.
  • Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez invited to the Plenary Closing Panel of League of American Orchestras 2023 Conference
    Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez invited to the Plenary Closing Panel of League of American Orchestras 2023 Conference
    vie, 16 de jun
    Pittsburgh
    16 de jun de 2023, 1:00 p. m. – 2:30 p. m.
    Pittsburgh, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    16 de jun de 2023, 1:00 p. m. – 2:30 p. m.
    Pittsburgh, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    On June 16th 2023, the Colombian Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez will be a Panelist of the League of American Orchestras Conference Closing Plenary in Pittsburg.
  • May Festival - Cincinnati Symphony: Mahler 8th
    May Festival - Cincinnati Symphony: Mahler 8th
    sáb, 27 de may
    Cincinnati
    27 de may de 2023, 7:30 p. m. – 9:00 p. m.
    Cincinnati, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    27 de may de 2023, 7:30 p. m. – 9:00 p. m.
    Cincinnati, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    MAHLER'S SYMPHONY OF A THOUSAND / Performance: May 27th Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, May Festival Chorus, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, May Festival Youth Chorus, Cincinnati Boychoir. Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez will be learning from Maestro JuanJo Mena
  •  Indianapolis Symphony: Price, Still, And Dvořák / IU Conducting Fellow
     Indianapolis Symphony: Price, Still, And Dvořák / IU Conducting Fellow
    vie, 19 de may
    Indianapolis
    19 de may de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    19 de may de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    Performances: May 19th and 20th. Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez will be the IU Conducting Fellow for this concert conducted by Maestro Thomas Wilkins
  •  Indianapolis Symphony: Shostakovich And Dvorak / IU Conducting Fellow
     Indianapolis Symphony: Shostakovich And Dvorak / IU Conducting Fellow
    mié, 03 de may
    Indianapolis
    03 de may de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    03 de may de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    Performances: May 5th and 6th. Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez will be the IU Conducting Fellow for this concert conducted by Maestra Lina González-Granados
  •  Indianapolis Symphony: Schumann And Bartok / IU Conducting Fellow
     Indianapolis Symphony: Schumann And Bartok / IU Conducting Fellow
    mar, 18 de abr
    Indianapolis
    18 de abr de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    18 de abr de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    Performances: April 21st. Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez will be the IU Conducting Fellow for this concert conducted by Maestro Markus Stenz
  • Ostrom Research Series: Diego Barbosa-Vasquez Moderating for Felipe Bravo Pena
    Ostrom Research Series: Diego Barbosa-Vasquez Moderating for Felipe Bravo Pena
    mié, 12 de abr
    Bloomington
    12 de abr de 2023, 12:00 p. m.
    Bloomington, 513 N Park Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
    12 de abr de 2023, 12:00 p. m.
    Bloomington, 513 N Park Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
    Maestro Barbosa-Vasquez as member of the prestigious Ostrom Workshop, will Moderate the Research Series event presenting Felipe Bravo Pena and his research in Factors that influence the choice of agricultural practices in Aymara smallholders in northern Chile”.
  • Clues for Artistic and Financial Sustainability in Performing Organizations / Doctoral Dissertation Defense
    Clues for Artistic and Financial Sustainability in Performing Organizations / Doctoral Dissertation Defense
    vie, 31 de mar
    JSoM (Indiana University) Room: M356
    31 de mar de 2023, 4:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m.
    JSoM (Indiana University) Room: M356, 1201 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
    31 de mar de 2023, 4:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m.
    JSoM (Indiana University) Room: M356, 1201 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
    Join Maestro Barbosa-Vasquez in the official presentation of the groundbreaking international research behind the creation of successful organizations, services, and products around Opera Sustainability and its Artistic, Social, and Economic Dimensions.
  •  Indianapolis Symphony: Sibelius And Rachmaninoff / IU Conducting Fellow
     Indianapolis Symphony: Sibelius And Rachmaninoff / IU Conducting Fellow
    mié, 29 de mar
    Indianapolis
    29 de mar de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    29 de mar de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    Performances: March 31st and April 1st. Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez will be the IU Conducting Fellow for this concert conducted by Maestro Robert Spano
  •  Indianapolis Symphony: Sibelius And Rachmaninoff / IU Conducting Fellow
     Indianapolis Symphony: Sibelius And Rachmaninoff / IU Conducting Fellow
    jue, 16 de mar
    Indianapolis
    16 de mar de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    16 de mar de 2023, 7:00 p. m.
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    Performances: March 17th and 18th. Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez will be the IU Conducting Fellow for this concert conducted by Maestro Fabien Gabel
  • Barbosa-Vásquez Conducts Coriolano & Firebird / IU Conductors' Orchestra
    Barbosa-Vásquez Conducts Coriolano & Firebird / IU Conductors' Orchestra
    sáb, 08 de oct
    Bloomington
    08 de oct de 2022, 4:00 p. m.
    Bloomington, 200 Jordan Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
    08 de oct de 2022, 4:00 p. m.
    Bloomington, 200 Jordan Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
    Coriolan-Ouvertüre (Coriolan Overture) Op. 62, (1807) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) // L'Oiseau de feu (Firebird) - 1919 Suite (1919) Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971)
  • Opera Summer Camp (CASC) 3rd Edition  Los Angeles, CA,USA / Diego Barbosa-Vasquez as Music & Co-Artistic Director
    Opera Summer Camp (CASC) 3rd Edition  Los Angeles, CA,USA / Diego Barbosa-Vasquez as Music & Co-Artistic Director
    sáb, 11 de jun
    Azusa
    11 de jun de 2022, 9:00 a. m. GMT-7 – 25 de jun de 2022, 4:00 p. m. GMT-7
    Azusa, 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa, CA 91702, USA
    11 de jun de 2022, 9:00 a. m. GMT-7 – 25 de jun de 2022, 4:00 p. m. GMT-7
    Azusa, 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa, CA 91702, USA
    Maestro Barbosa-Vasquez as the Music & Co-Artistic Director will be at the Opera Summer Camp (CASC) 3rd Edition Los Angeles, CA / USA Tickets Price and Details TBA
  • IU Philharmonic Orchestra: Prokofiev/Brahms  (Cover Conductor)
    IU Philharmonic Orchestra: Prokofiev/Brahms  (Cover Conductor)
    mié, 20 de abr
    Bloomington
    20 de abr de 2022, 8:00 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. COT
    Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47406, USA
    20 de abr de 2022, 8:00 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. COT
    Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47406, USA
    Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez will be the Assistant and Cover Conductor for Maestro Arthur Fagen ( https://arthurfagen.com/ ) Free Event
  • IU Symphony Orchestra: Hailstork/Bloch/Prokofiev  (Cover Conductor)
    IU Symphony Orchestra: Hailstork/Bloch/Prokofiev  (Cover Conductor)
    dom, 03 de abr
    Bloomington
    03 de abr de 2022, 3:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m. COT
    Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47406, USA
    03 de abr de 2022, 3:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m. COT
    Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47406, USA
    Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez will be the Assistant and Cover Conductor for Maestro Thomas Wilkins ( http://www.kaylormanagement.com/thomas-wilkins.html ) Free Event
  • IU Conductors' Orchestra: Love and Sea (Tchaikovsky and Chausson)
    IU Conductors' Orchestra: Love and Sea (Tchaikovsky and Chausson)
    dom, 03 de abr
    Bloomington
    03 de abr de 2022, 1:00 p. m. – 2:05 p. m.
    Bloomington, 1201 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47405, EE. UU.
    03 de abr de 2022, 1:00 p. m. – 2:05 p. m.
    Bloomington, 1201 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47405, EE. UU.
    Maestros Diego Barbosa-Vásquez and David Platt will conduct the Indiana University Conductors' Orchestra in a concert that broadcast the sounds of Love and Sea. Chausson: Poeme de l'amour et de la mer *Mezzo-Soprano, Libby Goodwin Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy
  • "Opera Sustainability - Through Multilevel-Apprenticeship Programs at Opera Companies"
    "Opera Sustainability - Through Multilevel-Apprenticeship Programs at Opera Companies"
    mié, 02 de mar
    https://iu.zoom.us/j/2395327669
    02 de mar de 2022, 12:00 p. m. – 1:00 p. m. COT
    https://iu.zoom.us/j/2395327669
    02 de mar de 2022, 12:00 p. m. – 1:00 p. m. COT
    https://iu.zoom.us/j/2395327669
    Opera Sustainability: at Ostrom Workshop Research Series "Opera Sustainability - Through Multilevel-Apprenticeship Programs at Opera Companies" Lecture and Discussion by Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vasquez Free Event Sponsored by Ostrom Workshop
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