Mercedes Lovera

Mercedes Lovera is an outstanding violinist, violist, pianist and music pedagogue with more than 15 years of international experience in Venezuela, Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom. Trained at world-renowned institutions such as the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid and the Mozarteum University of Salzburg, she also holds a Master's Degree in Music Therapy and a Master's Degree in Educational Management and Planning.

Her interpretive career includes her work as a member of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and founder within the renowned orchestral movement "El Sistema" in Venezuela, participating in international tours, chamber music groups and recordings.

As a pioneer and innovator in the pedagogical field, she created the National Program of Pre-Children's Orchestras of Venezuela. Throughout her career, she has directed music departments, coordinated large-scale cultural events, and developed teaching methodologies adapted to various ages and population groups. Her commitment to education and social impact earned her the 2023 Educational Excellence Award at PACONY (New York). Currently, she continues her artistic and teaching work in London.

Academic and Teaching Career

• Music Teacher and Pedagogue: Specialist in teaching piano, violin and viola for various ages and levels.

• Coordinator of the Piano Department and Principal Professor of Violin and Viola: Performing Arts Conservatory of New York (New York, USA). ▪ Leadership in the curriculum design of the piano department and strategic support in musical events.

• Piano, Viola, and Violin teacher: Juliet School of Music (New York, USA). ▪ High-level technical training for students of different ages.

• University Professor: Pioneer of the Music Education program at UPEL and creator of the choir of the Bicentennial University of Aragua (Maracay, Venezuela).

Cultural Direction and Management

• General Director and Cultural Coordinator: Il Cenacolo España (Madrid, Spain) ▪ Management of musical groups, management of training activities, international artistic planning, and socio-educational programs focused on social integration.

• Executive Director (Pre-Infant Music Education Program): Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela.

▪ Creation and management of the academic training framework of the National Program of Pre-Infant Orchestras for children from 5 to 7 years old.

• Director of Orchestras and Musicians: Musical Service of the City Council of the local schools of the State.

▪ Conducting youth choirs and orchestras, as well as developing community music education programs.

Acting and Chamber Career

• Violinist and member: Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and Movement of Children's and Youth Orchestras of Venezuela ("El Sistema").

• Accompanist Pianist and Chamber Music: Experience as an accompanist of vocalists, instrumentalists, and choirs; participation in multidisciplinary artistic productions and international tours.

• Composition and Arrangements: Adaptation of classical works for children's groups (2 volumes published).