Sirius Torijano
Sirius Torijano is a widely-renowned Colombian violinist.
Winner of the “Young talents 2008 competition" of the Bank of the Republic of Colombia, as a soloist and as a member of the ensemble “Kamerata Latinoamericana” He has received private classes with Mauricio Fuks in Indiana University and with members of the New York Philharmonic and of the National Symphony Orchestra (United States). He participates in the Great Mountains Music Festival & School 2007, receiving classes with Hyo Kang, Kurt Sassmannshaus and Igor Ozim. He has played with the National University of Colombia Symphonic Orchestra in the most famous concerts halls in Colombia. Currently he is a student of 6th semester in the National University of Colombia Conservatory. At 14 years old he got his Bachelor degree and started his studies in the university when he was 15 years old. He is the co-founder with his brother Solarius of a famous classic music ensemble in Colombia, "Kamerata Latinoamericana” with eight musicians. The ensemble has been the winner of many competitions and performed in most major cities and in the most prestigious concerts halls. One of the presentations was a stunning concert where 2500 people attended.
Besides his dedication to the violin, it is known that he launched a campaign with the objective of being the national student representive of the National University of Colombia superior council.
Notes
- Kamerata Latinoamericana Music Ensemble http://www.kameratalatinoamericana.blogspot.com
- National University of Colombia Press (spanish): http://www.cartauniversitaria.unal.edu.co/ediciones/30/02carta.html
- National University of Colombia General Secretary (spanish):
http://www.unal.edu.co/secretaria/eleccionesRE/candidatosCSU.html
- Colombian Newspaper: