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Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez is a Colombian-born Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conductor. Worldwide trained and currently based in the USA. He is the General Director of the Performing Arts Laboratory and Music Director of The Americas Chamber Orchestra. Maestro Diego is recognized as a "Musical Genius" by the international press and is Official Ambassador of Colombia. He has gained international recognition through his performances across the globe, by representing Latin America in conducting competitions and events, and is recognized for his major scholarly/practical contributions to the performing arts field.

 

Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez was Music & Artistic Director of the CASC Opera Camp and the World Music Symphony Orchestra (Los Angeles, CA); Pronartes Musical Theater, Huila Philharmonic, and E&P Orchestra and Choir System (Colombia), Principal Guest Conductor of El Salvador National Youth Symphony Orchestra for 6 years, and has collaborated as Conductor with the St. Louis Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Nashville Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, and IU Symphonies. Also, he holds a Doctor Degree from the prestigious Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conducting Department at Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University (USA) with Doctoral Minors in Music Theory and Arts Administration.

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"Diego [...] I actually think you should be our mentors [...] you bring many answers because you have fresher perspectives"

Simon Woods (USA)

President and CEO, League of American Orchestras 

"...a very solid conductor that is effective and knows what he is doing..."

Thomas Wieligman (USA) Executive Administrator of Instrumental Ensembles at Jacobs School of Music - Indiana University

 

“…You will delight your ears with the conducting of Musical Genius…”

El Mundo - El Salvador

“…Maestro Barbosa-Vasquez captured perfectly the spirit of the composition. His commitment, technical solvency and musicality, concluded in an excellent result of the work.…”

Yanella Bia (Uruguay) Composer / Oboist at the National Symphony Orchestra of Uruguay (SODRE) / Oboist at Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra

"Solid artistic career that fills all Colombians with pride” 

Colombia nos Une - Colombian Chancellery

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  • Opera Camp (Bloomington, IN, USA) SustainableOperaCamps™ / Diego Barbosa-Vasquez as Music & Artistic Director
    Opera Camp (Bloomington, IN, USA) SustainableOperaCamps™ / Diego Barbosa-Vasquez as Music & Artistic Director
    Sat, Jun 08
    Location is TBD
    Jun 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:35 PM PDT
    Location is TBD
    Jun 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:35 PM PDT
    Location is TBD
    Maestro Barbosa-Vasquez will be leading as Music & Artistic Director the Opera Camp on May 2023 in Bloomington, IN, USA 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)
    Fri, Nov 17
    St. Louis
    Nov 17, 2023, 10:30 AM – Nov 19, 2023, 5:00 PM
    St. Louis, 1 Touhill Cir, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA
    Nov 17, 2023, 10:30 AM – Nov 19, 2023, 5:00 PM
    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
    Sun, Oct 22
    Columbus
    Oct 22, 2023, 3:30 PM – Oct 23, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Columbus, 300 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
    Oct 22, 2023, 3:30 PM – Oct 23, 2023, 5:00 PM
    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
    Fri, Jun 16
    Pittsburgh
    Jun 16, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Pittsburgh, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Jun 16, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    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
    Sat, May 27
    Cincinnati
    May 27, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Cincinnati, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    May 27, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    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
    Fri, May 19
    Indianapolis
    May 19, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    May 19, 2023, 7:00 PM
    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
    Wed, May 03
    Indianapolis
    May 03, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    May 03, 2023, 7:00 PM
    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
    Tue, Apr 18
    Indianapolis
    Apr 18, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    Apr 18, 2023, 7:00 PM
    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
    Wed, Apr 12
    Bloomington
    Apr 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
    Bloomington, 513 N Park Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
    Apr 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
    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
    Fri, Mar 31
    JSoM (Indiana University) Room: M356
    Mar 31, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    JSoM (Indiana University) Room: M356, 1201 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
    Mar 31, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    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
    Wed, Mar 29
    Indianapolis
    Mar 29, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    Mar 29, 2023, 7:00 PM
    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
    Thu, Mar 16
    Indianapolis
    Mar 16, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Indianapolis, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
    Mar 16, 2023, 7:00 PM
    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
    Sat, Oct 08
    Bloomington
    Oct 08, 2022, 4:00 PM
    Bloomington, 200 Jordan Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
    Oct 08, 2022, 4:00 PM
    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
    Sat, Jun 11
    Azusa
    Jun 11, 2022, 9:00 AM PDT – Jun 25, 2022, 4:00 PM PDT
    Azusa, 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa, CA 91702, USA
    Jun 11, 2022, 9:00 AM PDT – Jun 25, 2022, 4:00 PM PDT
    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)
    Wed, Apr 20
    Bloomington
    Apr 20, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM GMT-5
    Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47406, USA
    Apr 20, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM GMT-5
    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)
    Sun, Apr 03
    Bloomington
    Apr 03, 2022, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT-5
    Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47406, USA
    Apr 03, 2022, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT-5
    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)
    Sun, Apr 03
    Bloomington
    Apr 03, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:05 PM
    Bloomington, 1201 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47405, EE. UU.
    Apr 03, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:05 PM
    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"
    Wed, Mar 02
    https://iu.zoom.us/j/2395327669
    Mar 02, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT-5
    https://iu.zoom.us/j/2395327669
    Mar 02, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT-5
    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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