Viera Borisova, came to Florida in 1995 by way of the Symphony Orchestra of Tenerife, Spain and the Russian National Symphony Orchestra. She eventually settled in Miami as a member of what was then the only full-time orchestra in S.Florida, the Florida Philharmonic. Upon graduating from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Moscow with a post-doctorate degree, she taught viola there from 1977-1982. Performing extensively around the world as a soloist, Ms. Borisova collaborated with Symphony and Chamber orchestras in Russia, Spain, Cuba and United States. She has won several International Viola Competitions in Russia, Latvia, Hungary and Cuba. Her recording of the Shostakovitch Viola Sonata won the Gran Prix in Havana, Cuba. She currently freelances with many of the existing South Florida orchestras . She continues to perform with different chamber groups in USA, Europe and Mexico.
Member of the versatile Crosstown String Quartet in Miami, member of the Viola Trio in the University of Zacatecas, Mexico, she often performs music composed for those groups .
She is sought after as a teacher of both violin and viola, and at present teaches at Gulliver Academy and the Miami Conservatory of Music. She also maintains her private violin and viola studio.
Detailed Biography: Viera Borisova
PERSONAL
- Born in Moscow, Russia 1954
- Married in 1979 to Hernan Diego, Artistic Director and Producer
- In 1980, had a son, Anton Diego, who is awesome!
- Lived in Cuba from 1982 to 1992
- Lived in Spain from 1993-1995
- Moved to Miami, Florida in 1995
- Fluent in Russian, Spanish and English
EDUCATION AND TEACHER CLASSIFICATIONS
| 1989 | Teacher Classification of Assistant Professor Havana, Cuba |
| May, 1986 |
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| 1977-1979 |
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| 1972-1977 | Tchaikovsky State Conservatory Moscow, Russia
Bachelor of Music Honors Degree. Specialty: Viola
Qualifications: Concert and Chamber Performer, Orchestra Soloist, Music Teacher, Professors:
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ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE
| 2004-Present | New European Strings, Florida Grand Opera |
| 2001-Present |
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| 1995-2003 | Florida Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 1994-1995 |
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| 1993-1994 | Cordoba Symphony Orchestra, Spain – Principal |
| 1992-1993 | Russian National Symphony Orchestra |
| 1972-1982 | Tchaikovsky Conservatory Orchestra, Moscow, Russia – Principal & Soloist |
FACULTY POSITIONS
| 2003-Present |
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| 2001-Present |
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| 1995-1996 | Florida International University – Adjunct Professor, Viola |
| 1994-1995 | Superior Conservatory of Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain – Chamber Music Teacher |
| 1982-1992 |
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| 1979-1982 | Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, Moscow, Russia – Adjunct Professor, Viola |
| 1979-1982 | Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, Moscow, Russia – Viola Cathedra Secretary |
| 1976-1982 | Tchaikovsky High School of Music, Moscow, Russia – Viola and Teaching Practicum |
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
| 1992 | Medal For The Cuban National Culture |
| 1987 | Grand Award of Concert Music, Havana, Cuba – Long Play recording of Shostakovich |
| 1987 | Cuban Music Radio Award for Promoting Classical Music |
| 1985 | First Prize, International Festival of Chamber Music, Havana, Cuba |
| 1979 |
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SOLOIST APPEARANCES WITH ORCHESTRAS
| 1976-Present |
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SOLO AND CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT PERFORMANCES
| Florida |
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| Tenerife, Spain | Series of Concerts – Duo with pianist Sofia Burugnon |
| Cordoba, Spain |
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| Moscow, Russia | Tchaikosky Conservatory Alumni String Quartet |
| Former USSR | National Tours with Pianists: Georgui Fedorenco, Larissa Panteleeva |
| Nice, France | Maeght Nights Festival – Leo Brower Modern Music Ensemble |
| Cuba |
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