Astrid Morales - Classical Pianist Classical pianist available for events

Born in Mexico City, pianist Astrid Morales is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance at Arizona State University with Robert Hamilton. Astrid holds Master’s degrees in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy and a Performer’s Diploma in Piano from Southern Methodist University, where she studied with Joaquín Achúcarro. In 2012, she graduated from the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City, where she studied with Héctor Rojas.

Since 2003, Astrid has had an intensive soloist career and has performed with several orchestras and conductors such as: Mexico State Symphony Orchestra (Enrique Bátiz and Gabriela Díaz Alatriste), Nuevo León University Symphony (Eduardo Diazmuñoz), Mexico City Philarmonic (José Areán), Meadows Symphony Orchestra (Dr. Paul Phillips), Aguascalientes Symphony (Stephano Mazzoleni), among many others.

As a recitalist, Astrid has performed in the United States, Holland, Germany, Italy and Canada. In addition, Astrid has performed recitals in the most important venues in Mexico and has been awarded several prizes. A passionate performer of Mexican music, she has recorded two CDs with living Mexican composers and has an active career as a collaborative pianist.

Astrid Morales served on the piano faculty at the Community Music School and as Faculty Associate at Arizona State University. Astrid serves as an active member of the Binational Cultural Forum of Mexican Artists . In addition, she is 4th Vice President of the Arizona State Music Teachers Association and has presented in state and national conferences.