VIVIANA’S BLOG
Angels Camp, CA Residency
I’m always so surprised why tourists in the Bay Area always head towards Napa, Marin, Guerneville, Carmel, Big Sur, and completely overlook the Gold Country. Calaveras County is a forgotten gem with sepia treasures from yesteryear. You see it in the architecture, you notice … [Read More...]
Carpe Diem String Quartet
Performing with the Carpe Diem String Quartet was certainly a highlight in my concert life this season as I it was such a treat to work with such fine musicians. As fellow Juilliard and Marlboro musicians, we had a blast putting together a concert featuring the Giovanni Sollima … [Read More...]
South America and Antarctica
Perform in Antarctica? Hell yeah! My agent called me to do a month tour of South America Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Antarctica. I said, “of course!” The best part of visiting such places is the incredible wildlife that exists in such remote places. I saw my … [Read More...]
New CD Traveling Sonata
The whole process of recording the Traveling Sonata was an amazing experience for me mainly because Jeremy Jouve is such a musical and exquisite guitarist. He made the whole process a complete joy because making music with master musicians, for me, rates as one of life’s peak … [Read More...]
Beijing, China
Our last stop in our Grand Asian Tour was Beijing. Every time I visit China I’m surprised to see the incredible growth. In my first visit, I was struck by all the bicycles. Now, I was struck by all the automobile traffic. The bicycles are gone, and everyone is wealthier … [Read More...]
Seoul, Korea
We were so sad to leave Tokyo but were so happy to be received once again in the Residence of the Ambassador of Chile in Seoul. Mr. Ricardo came to pick us up and took us out for a snack before we started our rehearsal in town. In Seoul, we only stayed a mere 2 days. So we … [Read More...]
Tokyo, Japan
We were so sad to leave Hanoi but were so happy to be received once again in the Residence of the Ambassador of Chile in Tokyo, Mr. and Mrs. Patricio Torres. Here we were met by Patricio Becker the second in command at the Embassy of Chile in Japan and who is the twin brother … [Read More...]
Hanoi, Vietnam
We were very sad to leave the comforts of our regal hotel only to find ourselves at another resplendent hotel, this time it was the Hotel Metropole (Sofitel) in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have always found Vietnam to be very special as it gives us glimpses of Asia at the turn of the … [Read More...]
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