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Cuban-American pianist Cristina Valdés is widely recognized for her innovative concerts presenting a repertoire that spans over 300 years. As a fierce advocate for new music, she has premiered countless works and performed in prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Recital Hall, and the Kennedy Center across four continents. Valdés has toured extensively with acclaimed ensembles, including Bang on a Can All-Stars and the Seattle Chamber Players. Her performances have garnered critical acclaim, demonstrating sensitivity and elegance in pieces by Bartók and Dutilleux, among others. Notably, she was a soloist with the Seattle Symphony and has released recordings recognized by Gramophone. Valdés has founded the SLAM Festival, a platform dedicated to Latin-American composers, and is a core member of the Seattle Modern Orchestra, specializing in 20th and 21st-century music. She teaches piano and directs the Modern Music Ensemble at the University of Washington, contributing significantly to the new music scene in Seattle.
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