Hometown:
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Education:
Temple University Bachelor of Music 2018
Lynn Conservatory Master of Music 2023
Lynn Conservatory Other 2025
Bio:
Rosa Ortega Iannelli is a violist, educator and juggler from San Juan, Puerto Rico. An avid orchestral musician, Rosa enjoys performing regularly with Symphony of the Americas and numerous other ensembles in South Florida; they also successfully auditioned for the sublists of New World Symphony and NuDeco Ensemble. In 2024, Rosa toured with Bad Bunny as a member of the Philharmonic Orchestra Project, performing for over 700,000 people nationwide.
What inspired you to become a musician?
My mother, who is a cellist and was a member of the Puerto Rico Symphony for over 40 years.
Name your favorite composers and/or pieces:
I love the tone poems of Richard Strauss, the beautiful melodies, vivid story telling and lush orchestration always makes me emotional.
What is an interesting fact about you and/or your instrument?
I love to juggle! My siblings and I learned when we were teenagers, and its something I still enjoy immensely.
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
I love going for walks, particularly in nature when I find that chance!
Why did you choose the NRO?
I chose to apply to NRO because it seems like the ideal environment for me to spend my summer: immersed in music, surround by nature and with so many opportunities to grow! As I pursue a career as an orchestral musician, programs like NRO gives me the experience of preparing a lot of orchestral repertoire on a week by week basis. Also, I’ve always wanted to explore Colorado!