Ignacio Rincón
With over 37 years of experience, he has established himself as a distinguished music educator, specializing in string instruments, particularly the violin.
A professional in the training of countless students, many of whom now perform in prestigious conservatories and orchestras worldwide. His comprehensive pedagogical approach, which integrates instrumental technique with music theory and personal development, has enabled his students to achieve a high level of excellence.
In addition to his work as an educator, he has dedicated a significant part of his career to promoting classical music and fostering an appreciation for the arts among new generations.
Work Experience
General Director – Fundación Cultural Simón Bolívar
January 2017 – September 2023 | Tunja, Colombia
- Music Education Training for children and youth.
- Cultural Management: Organization of concerts, recitals, and events.
- Formation of a string chamber orchestra, quartets, duos, and trios.
- Event Promotion.
Orchestral Experience
- Violinist, Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Barinas.
- First Violin Section, Orquesta Sinfónica de los Llanos, Guanare, Portuguesa.
- Second Violin Section, Orquesta Sinfónica de los Llanos, Guanare, Portuguesa.
- Principal Second Violin, Orquesta Sinfónica Antonio José de Sucre, Cumaná, Sucre.
- Workshop Instructor & Principal Second Violin, Orquesta Sinfónica de Los Llanos, Guanare, Portuguesa.
Teaching & Workshops – El Sistema (Venezuela)
- Professor and workshop instructor at Núcleo Barinas, Estado Barinas.
- Professor and workshop instructor at Orquesta Nacional Juvenil de Guanare, Portuguesa.
- Professor and workshop instructor at Orquesta Nacional Juvenil de Cumaná, Sucre.
- Professor and workshop instructor at Núcleos in Guanare (Portuguesa), Barinas (Barinas), and Boconó (Trujillo).
- Guest professor and workshop instructor at Orquesta Sinfónica de Barinas, Estado Barinas.
Professional Development & Training
- Violin Pedagogy Training (Levels I & II) with renowned maestros:
José Francisco del Castillo, Carlos Calderón, Sergio Celis, Mercedes Salazar, Víctor Vivas, Francisco Díaz, Luis Miguel González, Pablo Vázquez, Pedro Moya, and Edgar Aponte (Tabay, Mérida). - Conducting Workshop – Banco de la República, Tunja.
- Wind Instruments Workshop – Banco de la República, Tunja.
- Guitar Workshop – Banco de la República, Tunja.
Education & Musical Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Major in Music | Violin Chair
2009 | IUDEM (Instituto Universitario de Estudios Musicales), Venezuela
- University degree in Arts, Major in Music
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music – Violin Chair
- Teaching Component
- String Chair – Bowed Strings
- String Workshop
Music Studies
- Theory & Solfège: Preparatory and Level I studies with Prof. Rito Montilla, later continuing with Prof. Audom Vielma.
- Violin Studies: Under the instruction of Prof. Antonio Urea.
- Orchestral Practice: Began under Maestro Henry Zambrano with the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Barinas (Fundamusical Simón Bolívar, formerly FESNOJIV).
- Harmony Studies: With Prof. Frank García.
- Solfège Studies: With Prof. Nidia Guerra.
- Counterpoint & Music History: With Prof. Ignacio del Castillo.
- Analysis of Forms & Harmony: With Maestro Antonio Mastrogiovanny.
- Violin Workshops: With Professors Jesús Hernández, Luis González, William Naranjo, and Miguel del Castillo.
- Chamber Music Seminars: With Maestro Juan Carlos Paniagua under the direction of Luis Miguel González, René Álvarez, Borgan Ascanio, Mario Quiñones, Frank Dipolo, and Roberto Zambrano in Guanare, Portuguesa.
- Seminars & Masterclasses: Participated in various seminars led by Octavio Rico, Gustavo Medina, and Jesús Hernández in Guanare, Portuguesa.
Performance & Tours
- National Tour: Performed across the states of Carabobo, Lara, Táchira, Barinas, Cojedes, Apure, and Caracas.
- Central America Tour: Toured with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Los Llanos, performing in Barinas, Guanare, Boconó, La Guaira, Panama, and Costa Rica, under the baton of Maestro Henry Zambrano.
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