María began her musical studies when she joined the choir Pequeños Cantores de Valencia. At the age of eight, she entered the Professional Conservatory of Valencia and studied with professors Victoria Lorente, Josep Ribes and Miguel Ángel López.
In 2020, she obtained her advanced degree in violin from the Joaquín Rodrigo Higher Conservatory under Bárbara Mingot. She also attended classes with Vicent Balaguer.
She has received lessons from Victor Parra, Mirabai Weismehl, Catalin Bucataru, Vasko Vasiliev, Agustín León Ara, Brodsky Quartet, Quiroga Quartet, Rivka Golani, Simone Gramaglia, Luis Esnaola, David Grimal, Mirelys Morgan and Mats Zetterqvist.
María performs as a soloist with the Valldigna Orchestra and is a member of the Federal Orchestra and of the Holy Week Sacred Music Orchestra of Cuenca. She has been a member of the Barenboim-Said Academy of Orchestral Studies under professor Miguel Colom and of the Spanish National Youth Orchestra.
She completed her Master’s in Orchestral Studies at the Musikene Conservatory in San Sebastián with professors Aitzol Iturriagagoitia and Xabier Gil.
Currently, María collaborates with the following orchestras: Adda Symphonic Orchestra, Euskadiko Orkestra, Orchestra of the Region of Valencia, the Valencia Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Music Orchestra of Valencia and the chamber group Enigma. She is a founding member of Nostrum Mare Camerata.
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- Being surrounded by talented musicians, with all of us working together, makes me feel more creative. Rehearsing with the orchestra and trying out different ways to interpret the pieces we play is something that really inspires me. Likewise, traveling and learning about new cultures fills my mind and my soul with new ideas and feelings that I can incorporate into my music. Practicing my instrument regularly gives me a solid base for my creativity to flow more freely.
- I would include a stronger emphasis on creativity and improvisation in today’s system for teaching music. Musical education is usually based on learning technique and interpreting classic pieces, and students aren’t often encouraged to compose or improvise their own works. A would also like to see included more opportunities for students to explore new musical genres and styles. With these things, musical education would be more complete and enriching, and they would help us young musicians develop our own voices, and feel freer and more secure when we play music.
- When I go on stage, I feel a whole range of emotions, with a mix of adrenaline and a deep connection to the music. At the beginning of any concert, you are always nervous, but once you start playing, you begin to have fun and to sharpen your concentration. I love to perform, because it’s an opportunity to share my passion with the audience, in a unique experience that will never be repeated. The energy my colleagues and I feel when we play together is inimitable. Our interactions and cohesion create a special synergy in the group that enhances each interpretation. Witnessing how we are all working together to bring the music to life is incredibly gratifying. It is a privilege to be able to convey emotions through music and to watch the audience respond.
- My father is the person who has been my biggest influence. A professional clarinetist, I have followed his example from the day I started learning music. His dedication, passion and skill have been an on-going sources of inspiration. Not only has he taught me the basics of music, but also such values as perseverance, commitment and the importance of following your dreams. His unconditional support and his advice have shaped my road in the world of music and in life in general, and I will always be grateful for his positive influence on my development as a person and as a musician.
- I would love to play Josef Suk’s Serenade for Strings. I find it a fascinating piece.
- Nostrum Mare Camerata’s debut in the Olympia Theater was a very special moment. We were all nervous and excited. All the work and dedication we had put into preparing the concert was palpable as we played, and the afternoon is unforgettable. The friendliness and commitment of each of the members of the orchestra made that first performance unique and very special. It was the beginning of something destined to be great.