Hailed for her passion and power, expression and sensitivity, Myriam Avalos Teie’s performances and master classes throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia have earned her critical acclaim as a soloist, chamber musician, clinician and pedagogue. At the age of three, she gave her first public performance, made her orchestra debut with the National Symphony Orchestra of Peru at twelve, and was awarded full scholarships to the Eastman School of Music and the Peabody Conservatory. Ms. Avalos Teie holds a Doctoral degree in Chamber Music and a Taubman Piano Method Certificate. She is a collaborative pianist at the Kennedy Center, maintains a private studio in Northern Virginia, and is a guest faculty, adjudicator and performing artist at festivals in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America Appearances and broadcasts include the Kennedy Center, the Phillips Collection, Dumbarton Concert Series, Embassy Concert Series, Purcell Room in London, Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, Voice of the OAS, San Antonio Festival, WGMS Radio, Teatro Municipal de Lima and two US State Department-sponsored tours of China and Brazil. She has recorded for the MSR Classics label. For her pedagogy, Steinway & Sons recognized Dr. Avalos Teie with the Top Teacher Award for outstanding instruction and leadership in piano education. In 2004, Dr. Avalos Teie was conferred the title of Cultural Ambassador by the Government of Peru. Her mission is to promote and expand the arts in Peru, and to expose and exchange Peruvian artists and students throughout the world.
Summer Chamber Music Workshop Participants
“I learned how to listen, how to be helpful, and how to be accepting at Apple Hill.”
“I liked the opportunity to play chamber music with talented musicians and excellent coaches in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.”
