A violist of international reputation, Roberto Díaz is president and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music, following in the footsteps of renowned soloist/directors such as Josef Hofmann, Efrem Zimbalist, and Rudolf Serkin. As a teacher of viola at Curtis and former principal viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Mr. Díaz has already had a significant impact on American musical life and continues to do so in his dual roles as performer and educator. Since founding Curtis on Tour in 2007, Mr. Díaz has taken this successful initiative to North and South America, Europe, and Asia, performing chamber music side-by-side with Curtis students and other faculty and alumni of the school.

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Curtis on Tour

Albuquerque Academy

The Curtis Institute of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry. Since 1924, Curtis has provided each member of its small student body with an unparalleled education alongside musical peers, distinguished by a “learn by doing” philosophy and personalized attention from a faculty of world-class musicians and educators. With admissions based solely on artistic promise, no student is turned away due to financial need. Curtis invests in each admitted student, ensuring no tuition is charged for their studies and they enter the profession free from educational debt.

Roberto Diaz

Events

Past events

Feb 15, 2026

Curtis on Tour · Chamber Music Albuquerque

Nov 9, 2024

Curtis on Tour: ERINYS QUARTET with Roberto Diaz, Viola, and Peter Wiley, Cello · Coastal Concerts

Future and recently performed repertoire

Viola in Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano by Bruch

Chamber Music Albuquerque

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