Eleanor Núñez is a California-based conductor, pianist, and educator with nearly 15 years of teaching experience. She had her international debut in August 2022 with the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Ciudad de Asunción in Asunción, Paraguay, where she conducted Piano Concerto No. 2 in f minor by F. Chopin with soloist Chiara D'Odorico as well as the debut of Symphony No. I by the prolific composer Daniel Luzko.Eleanor programs unique concerts that bridge the gap between the audience and musicians on stage. Her belief that music should be accessible to all shines through her creative repertoire programming, enthusiastic rehearsals, and inviting concert environment. Musically, Eleanor loves exploring “the classics” and pairing them with new, modern works. Her conducting experience spans orchestral, wind ensemble, and choral repertoires since she enjoys working with musical groups of all disciplines and genres.Eleanor graduated from California State University Fullerton with a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting and a Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance. Currently, Eleanor holds the Rafael & Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands endowed chair at the Colburn School, is director of the Colburn Youth Orchestra and Colburn Youth Sinfonietta, and is Department Chair of Performing Arts and Assistant Professor of Music at Santiago Canyon College. You can find Eleanor on Instagram @eleanornunez.

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