Ángela Varo Moreno, an internationally-acclaimed violinist and esteemed music educator hailing from Spain, is set to bring her
unparalleled expertise to the United States. Slated to commence in 2024, Moreno’s influential presence will be felt across
several prestigious educational and musical platforms, marking another significant milestone in her decorated career.
From 2024 to 2027, Angela Varo Moreno will serve as the lead jazz violin and flamenco instructor at the illustrious Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Founded in 1778, Phillips Academy has long been a paragon of academic excellence, catering to a diverse international student body of over 1,100 students from 49 countries and 43 states and territories in the U.S. During her tenure, Moreno will teach masterclasses, workshops, and specialized lessons, enriching the Academy’s esteemed music department with her distinct fusion of classical and flamenco techniques. The appointment is a testament to Varo Moreno’s formidable reputation and a noteworthy addition to Phillips Academy’s storied history.
Varo Moreno’s journey to the United States is backed by an impressive record of achievements in the realm of music education, particularly with regard to the violin. In 2021, she was a leading presenter at the Emerging Artist Festival in Vermont, leading an educational program alongside the renowned Val Jeanty at the Vermont Jazz Center. Her stellar performance and pedagogical prowess garnered attention from publications like Brattleboro.
In 2020, Varo Moreno’s expertise was showcased at the Panama Jazz Festival, where she served as a Lead Pedagogue and conducted the Masterclass de Violin” at the Ciudad del Saber in Panama City. The festival is a global bastion of jazz, featuring luminaries such as
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In 2019, Varo Moreno orchestrated a masterclass called Giant Steps” at Teatru Liceu de Baena in Spain. In 2020, she once again organized a series of masterclasses and a concert at Teatro Liceo de Baena. These events earned her praise from local government and recognition from media outlets such as Baena Digital and Television Baena.
Varo Moreno’s role as a violinist extends beyond the classroom. She is a distinguished member of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, performing as the Lead Violinist in notable concerts, including the Institute’s 15th Anniversary Concert at Regattabar in Cambridge, MA in 2023. In 2022, she headlined the New Standards Vol. 1″ concert with the Jazz & Gender Justice Institute Band, further cementing her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary jazz. Her participation in these events has been acclaimed in publications like Berklee Now.
Since 2022, Varo Moreno has been at the forefront of Danilo Perez’ Global Messengers and Global Jazz Womxn ensembles, performing at globally recognized events such as the Abu Dhabi Cultural Summit and Chicago’s Symphony Hall. Her schedule includes future performances at the Cambridge Jazz Festival, evidencing her continued influence in the jazz world. Under the aegis of Patricia Zarate, Moreno will assume a prominent role in Global Jazz Womxn from 2024 to 2027, collaborating with top-tier jazz artists.
Ángela Varo Moreno’s upcoming work in the United States reflects a career dedicated to perpetuating the art of violin and flamenco across the globe. As she embarks on this new chapter, her journey continues to resonate with commitment, excellence, an unwavering passion for music education and performance, and an ever-growing fanbase. Indeed, the United States stands to gain immensely from welcoming such an extraordinary talent into its artistic and academic communities.
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