CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: David Pedraza, Violist

David Pedraza, violist, was born in Reynosa, Mexico and began his musical studies at age 14 with Jose Vasquez.  He received a full scholarship to study for the Bachelor of Music degree at Shenandoah Conservatory and holds a Professional Performance Certificate and Master’s degree from Lynn University Conservatory of Music.  Currently, he plays with the Con Brio Quartet and is principal violist with the Symphony of the Americas.

Pianist Sheng-Yuan Kuan has garnered enthusiastic receptions for her solo and chamber music performances at the Kennedy Center, Weill Recital Hall  and U.S. concert tours.  She has a D.M.A. degree from Peabody Conservatory, M.M. degree from Yale School of Music and a B.M. degree from the Manhattan School of Music.  Currently a resident of south Florida, Sheng-Yuan performs regularly as a member of Con Brio Ensemble, Scherzo Trio, South Florida Chamber Ensemble and Femina Camera Trio.