Biography
Myriam Avalos was born in Peru and began her piano studies at the age of two.
At three, she gave her first public performance and was admitted to the National Conservatory of Music in her native city of Lima. Winner of the concerto competition sponsored by the National Symphony Orchestra of Peru, she made her orchestral debut with that organization at the age of 12. She was awarded a full scholarship to the Eastman School of Music, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in three years.
Awarded a special grant from the Organization of American States, she studied in the United States with the renowned pianists Frank Glazer, Ellen Mack, Marilyn Neeley, Menahem Pressler and Harvey Wedeen, and in Europe with the Hungarian pianist Louis Kentner. In 1999 she earned a doctorate degree from the Catholic University of America, where she furthered her studies in piano and chamber music.
Dr. Avalos ‘s performances and broadcasts in Europe, Asia, North America and South America, including performances at the Kennedy Center, Purcell Room in London, Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the Phillips Collection, Dumbarton Concert Series, Victoria Festival and Bach Festival, have earned her critical praise as a soloist and chamber musician. In January of 2004, Dr. Avalos was conferred the title of Cultural Ambassador by the Government of Peru.
Myriam Avalos was born in Peru and began her piano studies at the age of two. At three, she gave her first public performance and was admitted to the National Conservatory of Music in her native city of Lima. Winner of the concerto competition, she made her orchestral debut with the National Symphony Orchestra of Perut at the age of 12. She was awarded a full scholarship to the Eastman School of Music, where she earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in only three years. Ms. Avalos also holds a Master’s degree in Piano Pedagogy and a Doctoral Degree in Chamber Music.
Dr. Avalos ‘s performances and broadcasts in Europe, Asia, North America and South America have earned her critical praise as a soloist and chamber musician. Appearances include the Purcell Room in London, Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, Chengdu University in China, Honk Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, Teatro Municipal in Lima, and in the USA, the Kennedy Center, the Phillips Collection, Dumbarton Concert Series, San Antonio Music Festival, Apple Hill Chamber Music Festival, Victoria Bach Festival, Voice of the OAS. Dr. Avalos has recorded for the MSR Classics label.
Dr. Avalos is a very sought after teacher and coach. She has a private music studio in Northern Virginia and presents workshops and master classes in the US and abroad. For her pedagogy, Steinway and Sons recognized her with the Top Teacher Award for outstanding instruction and leadership in piano education.
In January 2004, Dr. Avalos was conferred the title of Cultural Ambassador of Peru. Her mission. Os to promote and expand the arts in Peru, and expose and exchange Peruvisan artists and students throughout the world.
