Adriana Ruiz

Adriana Ruiz

Voice

When seven year-old Adriana started to learn her first notes on piano everyone around her listened attentively. It was evident from that early age, that the Cuban born soprano, had an unsurpassed talent for music.

From those early days of learning pieces by the great composers and gaining a deep appreciation for music, Adriana has waded a long path of successful studies and performances which have refined her talent and have led her to a successful career as a Soprano.

In her native Cuba, Adriana completed her studies in Voice and Choral Conducting at the Cuban Conservatory of Music “Esteban Salas”. A few years later, In 2003, she won the French Song Contest which was held in Havana. This award provided her with the opportunity to perform on several stages throughout Paris.

Notably, Adriana has studied under renowned teachers like Carl Høgset, Teresa Paz and Electo Silva. She has also recieved numerous awards and is currently developing her skills as classical singer at Florida International University where she has been a soloist in several performances.

Professional Experience

– Collegium Musicum Vocal Ensemble 2011
– Plymouth Church’s Choir 2011
– Miami Lyric Opera Choir 2008 – 2010
– Louisville, KY City Choir 2007-2008
– Orfeon Santiago Choir 2000-2007
– Music Conservatory’s Choir 1996-2000
– Vocal Divas Ensemble 2001-2002
– Claras Luces Choir 2000-2001
– Music Conservatory’s Chamber Choir and Feminine Ensemble 1996-2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AS A TEACHER

– ­MIAMI FINE ARTS ACADEMY 20013­ 2015
– ­MICHAEL ANN RUSSELL JCC 2011­2014
­- Little Bright Stars 2009­2011
­- Crescendo Music Center 2008­2009
­- Cuban Music Conservatory 2000 ­ 2007
­- Cuban Arts Academy 2003 ­2007

ACADEMICS

– FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PRESENT
– NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 2013-2015
– CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE 04-2013
– Cuban Superior Arts Institute 2005-2007
– Cuban Music Conservatory 1996-2000
– Cuban Arts Vocational School 1991-1996
– Elementary School of Music 1988-1991

COURSES

– Early Music, by Teresa Paz, ‘07.
– Baroque American Music, by Teresa Paz, ‘06.
– Vocal Techniques, by Carl Høgset, ‘05.
– Chorale Antilles Music, by Electo Silva, ‘04.
– Early Music, by Carl Høgset, ‘03.
– African Religious Music, by Kumbu Bakte, ‘02.
– Spanish Early Music, by Ignacio Nieto, ‘01
– Childhood Cuban Music, by Digna Guerra, ‘00.
– Baroque Cuban Music, by Miriam Escudero, ‘99.
– Chorale Caribbean Music, by Electo Silva, ‘98.
– Chorale Dutch Music, by Josee Koning, ‘97.
– Chorale Brazilian Music, by Josee Koning, ‘97.
– Chorale Cuban Music, by Electo Silva, ‘96.

AWARDS

– Cuban Superior Arts Institute Lyric Singing Contest 2006, Winner.
– French Music Cuban Contest 2003, Winner.
– Cuban Music Conservatory Singing Contest 1999, Winner.
– Cuban Music Elementary School Piano Contest, Winner, 1994.

RECORDINGS

– International French Radio, Choral Cuban Music CD, 2001.
– As Orfeón Santiago´s Soprano
– “Cántame” CD
– “Gracias A La Vida” CD
– “De Mar A Mar El Canto” CD

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