A life of excellence
ENN RENÉ
DÍAZ MALAVÉ
Cellist | Music Educator | Orchestra Director
Enn René Díaz Malavé Venezuela and Mexican cellist, educator, and orchestra director with more than 30 years of orchestral experience and over 25 years dedicated to music education. He holds a degree in Instrumental Performance from the Universidad Nacional Experimental de las Artes (UNEARTE) and completed advanced cello studies at the Latin American Cello Academy of Venezuela under renowned cellist William Molina. His artistic training includes masterclasses with distinguished musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Arto Noras, Philippe Muller, Carlos Prieto, and William Molina, among others.
From 2002 to 2016, Díaz was a member of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, conducted by Maestro Gustavo Dudamel. With the orchestra, he participated in major international tours and performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Berlin Philharmonie, as well as renowned festivals such as the BBC Proms, Lucerne Festival, Beethoven Bonn, and Edinburgh International Festival. He participated in the recording of Fiesta, a Latin Grammy-nominated project in 2009.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN MEXICO
From 2016 to 2022, Díaz was a member of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, an important six-year chapter of his professional career in Mexico. During this period, he performed in major concert halls and cultural events throughout the country, including the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City and the Festival Internacional Cervantino, as well as participating in national and international tours to the United States and Europe.
As a member of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, he participated in the recording of Mariachiatlán, which received a Latin Grammy nomination in 2019, marking one of the most significant achievements of his professional career in Mexico. During his years in the country, he also continued his work as a cello educator and mentor, contributing to the training of young musicians.
CURRENTLY
Currently based in Texas, Díaz continues his career as a cellist, educator, and orchestral leader. He is a member of The Orchestra San Antonio and serves as President of The Nucleus Orchestral Program TX, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to orchestral music and music education for children and young people.
Contact: ediaz@thenucleusorchestral.org
