Mercedes Diaz Garcia
"To make music we need to become better listeners. By listening better we become better musicians but also better colleagues to those around us."
Past Performances
October 10, 2020
Iberoamerikanische Musik im Wandel der Zeit
Elbphilharmonie
Spanish and Latinamerican program with Lux Nova Duo and Jorge Herrera, guitar. It will include the world premiere by Leo Brower dedicated to Lux Nova.
March 10, 2019
Made in America
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
The LCSO welcomes Music Director Candidate, Mercedes Diaz, to the podium on Sunday, March, 10, 2019, at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center in Michigan City.
Ms. Diaz will be leading the Orchestra is a program entitled "MADE IN AMERICA!"
Concert includes:
Bernstein Overture to Candide
Gershwin Lullaby
Ellington It Don't Mean A Thing If If Ain't Got That Swing
Dvorak Symphony # 9 "New World".
June 17, 2018
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Artist in Residence/Conductor
Ensemble Evolution prepares the 21st century musician by promoting artistic excellence, fostering social consciousness, and exploring community-building through music. Participants will present various public and in-house performances. The residency will produce nearly a concert per day for three weeks—from publicized, ticketed events to participant-driven “throw downs” to simultaneous open studio performances.
October 08, 2017
Great Performances in the Great Gallery: VIVE! Ensemble
Rite of Spring and Prelude to an Afternoon of a Faun
Conducted by Maria Mercedes Diaz Garcia, this program features chamber music versions of Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, 1894) and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du printemps, 1913). Formed in 2016 VIVE! Ensemble has presented new and creative versions of revived classics, and has premiered new works by composers across the spectrum of the contemporary scene. Its members are a collective of performers connected to BGSU, including faculty, doctoral candidates, alumni and guest artists connected to its internationally acclaimed program in contemporary music
Free Admission
April 19, 2017
Das Lied von der Erde by Gustav Mahler
Chamber version by Schoenberg/Riehn
Maria Mercedes Diaz Garcia, Conductor
Soloists: Laura Reaper, Mezzo and Moises Salazar, Tenor.
Musicians:
Flute/Piccolo/Chinese Flute: Hong-Da Chin
Oboe/ English Horn: Jana Žílová
Clarinet/ Bass clarinet: Derek Emch
Bassoon: Alex Meaux
Horn: Garrett Krohn
Violins: Teresa Bellamy and Brandi Main
Viola: Kathryn Kibbe
Cello: Jonathan Moody
Bass: Jenica Georgeson
Piano: Kevin Bylsma
Harmonium: Robert Ragoonanan
Percussion: Scott Charvet and R. J. Seibert
8:00 - 10:00 pm.
Free Admission
Professional Development
November 13, 2017
Conductors Guild: Conductor Training Workshop
Windsor Symphony Orchestra
This is a focused conductor workshop on creating, preparing, and presenting education concerts. Directed by Maestro Robert Franz, Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony, and Music Director of the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Orchestra.