Alberto Arias Flores

Performer - Educator

Alberto is a Latin American French horn player with over 10 years of orchestral and chamber music experience. He began his musical studies in 2010 at the Conservatory Vicente Emilio Sojo and El Sistema in Barquisimeto, Lara. He was a member of the National Children's Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in 2013 and participated in the Salzburg Festival under Sir Simon Rattle. In addition, he was a member of the Lara Youth Symphony Orchestra in 2014 and Lara Symphony Orchestra in 2017 and performed with great conductors like Gustavo Dudamel and Christian Vásquez. He graduated in 2023 from Bard Conservatory of Music with a double degree in music performance and French studies, and earned a certificate on the Advanced Performance Studies program in 2025 under the tutelage of Barbara Jöstlein Currie, Julie Pilant, Jeff Lang and Hugo Valverde. In 2025 he also formed part of the OAcademy Orchestra Institute under the tutelage of Katy Woolley. He has a particular interest in history, philosophy and languages aside from music, something he portrayed in his senior thesis titled French Composers as Intellectuals: Music and Politics in Early 20th Century France, receiving the William Weaver Prize. Alberto also has performed in the Miami Music Festival, Lake George Music Festival, the Bard Music Festival and other institutions like The Orchestra San Antonio, The Opera of San Antonio, The San Antonio Ballet and The Orchestra Now.

Artistic Statement

What does music mean to people in their life? Music can be a source of inspiration, a way to communicate a message, or simply a method to disconnect from the world. I think music can be multiple things at the same time! However, I believe the context in which the person listens to music makes the music have a certain meaning. For this reason, as a performer I want to create an engaging experience in order to help people connect with the music. Putting expression into music is one of the things that I love the most when I am performing. Now, taking this to the next level and creating an immersive experience for the audience is my goal. That being said, breaking the barrier between the audience and the performer is the key! What is the audience's role in this case? You may ask. The answer is simple, you are part of the performance too! My personal opinion is that everyone can be an artist in their own way. What do you think? Have you ever thought you could be an artist? Let us answer that question! Music can take you on a journey, but this time, I want us to share the ride together.

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