We are classical and classically trained musicians. A Fulbright Scholar, a Berklee School of Music grad, a Master and a Doctor in Music. Each one of us has a story. A classical one. Interesting enough, what brings us together is Tango. Not Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart. Instead it’s Piazzolla, Moreno, Pugliese. Continue Reading This Post
We Play, You Dance.
Must Have Fun Too!
Had a great time skating with my students today. Thank you Yuriy Litvinov for hanging out with us. #violinists #skating
Posted by Diana the Violinist on Sunday, December 13, 2015
Turn It Off
I went to see “The Book of Mormon” last night at the Kennedy Center. Box seats a little off to the right of center but still pretty centered. Great seats, lots of money, totally worth it. The lights dimmed and the voice at the beginning of the show said: “blah blah blah, please turn off all electronic devices.” Continue Reading This Post
Contest Time: The Soul of Tango
I’ll be playing with the Pan American Symphony Orchestra (PASO) at the Kennedy Center on October 11th. Joining the orchestra for this special performance are Carolina Zokalski and Diego Di Falco from Broadway’s Forever Tango.
If you want to win two free tickets to this concert and a CD autographed by me, here is what you need to do: Continue Reading This Post
Patience Need Not Apply by Eloise Hellyer
Patience in the Oxford English Dictionary is defined as “the suffering or enduring (of pain, trouble or evil) with calmness and composure….forbearance under provocation of any kind.” The very word comes from the Latin word for suffering. Continue Reading This Post
Letter from my student
“Dear Mrs Diana,
It has been a long and enjoyable three years with you. You have taught me so much about my playing and about music itself that has helped me grow as a musician. I know that everything that you have taught me will stay with me forever Continue Reading This Post
My trip to Beirut
Where in the world is Diana? Why Beirut of course, Lebanon that is. To be more specific, in the middle of all the action. Go up and to the right you find Syria; go down and there’s Israel. You are probably wondering why I would go to Lebanon at such a tumultuous time (March 2012). Continue Reading This Post
My student recital
I want to write a few words (more like gush) about my students. I don’t do it often (ever) and it’s a long time coming. I never thought I would be the teacher who got all teary eyed after a student performance so I was caught off guard when things started stirring a little bit. For those of you who have studied with me and know me, Continue Reading This Post
My trip to Peru
I confess. Being a musician and only a musician my entire life, I have not plunged into the world of politics. That doesn’t mean all musicians aren’t knowledgeable about the subject, but I’m not talking about those smarty pants. I’m talking about me. Yes, of course I know who the President of the United States is, don’t be silly! Continue reading “My trip to Peru”