- Clarinet
- Session A
- Victor C. Laughlin Memorial Foundation Trust Chair
Mexican clarinetist Hector is currently a Bachelor’s of Music candidate at The Juilliard School as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship. He has been a prize winner of major competitions, including Mexico’s National Clarinet Competition and the Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition. Hector has performed alongside world-renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, appeared as soloist with the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, and performed in a special concert for the US Ambassador to China at his official residence in Beijing. His primary teachers include Jon Manasse and Yehuda Gilad.
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
Ride horses.
What are you most looking forward to this summer with the NRO?
I’m looking forward to do music with great people. After more than a year of not being able to do live concerts, and perform with small ensembles, I’m really excited to be finally playing with an orchestra. Even though will be a reduced orchestra, it feels great to have that opportunity again. NRO has been a place I’ve always wanted to attend, but the waiting time has been long. I’m so happy that finally we will be able to join for a great summer in Colorado.