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DIEGO BARBOSA-VÁSQUEZ
Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conductor
Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez has been conducting different and important orchestras in Colombia and America as Music Director and Guest Conductor. Added to this are its growing commitments in Europe, here you can see some photos.
![Opera doesn’t only belong in opera houses!
Today, it found me on a beach in Bodrum, Türkiye 🇹🇷... and I couldn’t be happier.
I’m celebrating because we’ve just opened applications for the second international cohort (2026–2027) of the Opera Camp™ Composition & Libretto Program.
If you’re a Composer, Librettist, or—new this year—an Illustrator, I’d love to invite you to join us.
Bring your culture.
Bring your stories.
Bring your way of seeing the world.
Let’s create the future of opera—and the performing arts—together.
🔗 https://www.performingartslab.com/oc/composition-libretto-program
📍 [Link on Bio] Home → Productions → Opera Camp™ → Composition and Libretto Program
#OperaForEveryone #OperaCamp PerformingArts #Composer #Librettist #Illustrator FutureOfOpera](https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/742417653_18160081951471506_3647411168571893603_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=02KjGA6d7dEQ7kNvwEiQ8JZ&_nc_oc=AdpZQKtrva3LrZ8YvTFPHS3AG5CHI8jcqtHy0zhGDSJDrGuA_Duh87nkz79VnS2TQIQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9u57t_o92-0i0aMsh377XQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQE3rK2u8BznATVfmlqoFEg4I3RnVlYn8_ucs7MkyDsOzFAsA44PLQ4llsJjTzaRjHK45ezhHbdP&oh=00_AQB0-VrVdNVfOKxyB8dpBvILqkdgBn9Idws5-7wJPCuMwQ&oe=6A5E03D1)
![📸 A glimpse behind the scenes...
One of the greatest privileges of my profession is that every season brings new opportunities to connect people through music.
🌍 As I prepare for an exciting year of international conducting engagements, opera productions, orchestral concerts, scholarly research, educational initiatives, and collaborations across different countries, I wanted to share a few moments from my latest photo session in Bursa, Türkiye.
🎼 These photographs represent much more than a new image—they celebrate the beginning of another chapter dedicated to developing sustainable relationships through the Performing Arts.
✨ Because the greatest performances are not simply heard—they create lasting connections between people, cultures, and communities.
🖼️ The complete gallery will be available on my website very soon.
🙏 Thank you for being part of this journey. I look forward to sharing another unforgettable season with all of you.
🔗 More information: https://www.barbosavasquez.com [Link in bio]](https://scontent-lhr11-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/731438750_18158997118471506_3248581065341601773_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=6gVRwZ7FC6MQ7kNvwEPdKZF&_nc_oc=Adq8bkGYORxuohe_Qu0QxkJxek3p58DmEwErlMVfYgIfPz2K_Yc72srW-yuKcVAyL2g&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr11-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9u57t_o92-0i0aMsh377XQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHNV0y9wqjRqtqXEsGY5rCspf7WkRii11khZJ8yaudDgwjJERvLqhWprNDaieBuXtkRLXl_BtEl&oh=00_AQC2QO9b8W9vCBEvI4SImSFo6cl_9I2Ljk9gjYL3q4lE9g&oe=6A5E0B20)
![Honored for this Forbes feature 🎶🇨🇴🇺🇸
This moment reflects a mission I’ve carried for over 20 years across continents: Develop sustainable relationships through arts to allow humans around the globe to communicate and collaborate.
Swipe for a glimpse — and see my website bio to read the full story.
www.barbosavasquez.com/news
[Link on Bio] Home → NEWS
Thank you to every mentor, musician, friend, administrator, community member, and collaborator in the more than 150 international organizations who have been part of this journey.
#Forbes #FirstFeature #GlobalArts #MissionDriven #OrchestraConductor OperaConductor BalletConductor MusicConnects ArtsForGood ThankYou](https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/600772428_18139253080471506_6744057304125641776_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=BDOASyDLSrYQ7kNvwETkJ8P&_nc_oc=AdoRalJgVv-1HaIfqm1h-MUgrbx6e4K_DoB6DkXGHALYy-NhHzJr9-01eYPBKrHV1po&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9u57t_o92-0i0aMsh377XQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEzH-_8TCxtLjIj7Aj775uRhDAU4A8-fbY-u24CKvLNYYNGSVenGCzVRf44i0L-wrxFzl4-NpHQ&oh=00_AQC9IUNHOzhgJiDwhbCRoFFea1R28Wl3uCKIAbpBrnSt4A&oe=6A5DF5A0)
![#RehearsalMagic From the very first reading, the vision must be clear. Every gesture, every breath, every nuance matters. In Vissi d’arte, Tosca’s soul speaks through Puccini’s music and Illica’s words, and the orchestra begins not just to play, but to embody the emotion and intent of the score.
Conducting is about clarity and shared understanding. When every musician knows the full artistic concept from the start, the performance becomes alive—every note intentional, every phrase purposeful, every moment unforgettable.
This is how masterpieces are built: with vision, focus, and heart from the very first measure.
Watch more at: https://www.barbosavasquez.com/videos
[Link in bio] Home → Media → Videos](https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/601180269_1618404999143806_2514796189520536266_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=3kMfrJxycUwQ7kNvwHIornC&_nc_oc=AdomYABoxIrNYCn_CBTUvSuxL_-UwB90UPKXEv5Gj5K8NPNTIsyZoQXFQgoHO2UyNPM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9u57t_o92-0i0aMsh377XQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQETCoKblfxf97Ati-x64qV4UKUzCRFPSKVhV9apEIC9d7jloOMhJ2D5EMuGJOVJJLkBP2UU-75j&oh=00_AQA4evKWchMdJUGppIl4pBpWSfsnundzY4T4drtB83gn2A&oe=6A5DFB84)
![Conducting from memory is not about showing off.
It’s about freedom.
Freedom to listen deeper.
Freedom to breathe with the orchestra.
Freedom to see the eyes of musicians.
Freedom to understand where I am needed or not needed.
Freedom to shape every phrase, every balance, every explosion of sound.
Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration — one of the most intense moments I’ve ever lived on a podium. A piece that needs leading every phrase within a full piece arc coherence.
Passion with a Calm mind & Fire with Control.
Full performance on my website. 🎼🔥
See more at: www.barbosavasquez.com/videos [Link in bio] Home → Media → Videos
A wonderful memory with the amazing musicians of @iujsom Conductors’ Orchestra.](https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/589744972_822990807307928_5858678360401751676_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=CTC3sgBBUEMQ7kNvwFFRLkr&_nc_oc=AdpBOnTWnrv45wSI83-GOXXMuCVo2K1ZHBrW_SatXcuSDnRNRkIkcxvN1cL255n-_pE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9u57t_o92-0i0aMsh377XQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGNe6em01U4bwYE_1PrlV0SBlKP4qyPv6li9sW3tqGiSsfnnE3mdl5sys8-ly5kFR2-sfcGJQ6n&oh=00_AQC9z7jogbZg30UfxzrjsglP3RgiCxj1j5-leJ0ynOs5Wg&oe=6A5DE609)
With Youth Symphony of El Salvador -Nov2016 (4)
Symphony of Huila Conservatorie
Rehearsal with OFJB
With Youth Symphony of El Salvador -Nov2016 (4)
The Colombian who will conduct concert in El Salvador - 70 years of Unicef -Nov2016
After press conference of Huila Philharmonic -Ago2015
Disciplina de la musica
The Colombian who will conduct concert in El Salvador - 70 years of Unicef -Nov2016
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