Elena Sherbanesco - Puerto Rico
Born in Bucharest-Romania in a musician’s family.
Started violin studies at the age of five with her father, concertmaster of The State Opera House of Romania.
Graduated from George Enesco Conservatory-Masters in violin-1974
Worked in: The Royal Opera House of the Shah of Iran-second violin-1974-1979
Osnabrucker Simphonie Orchester –Principal Second Violin-1979-1981
Osnabrucker Chamber Orchester-Principal second Violin-1979-1981
Private classes at her studio in Osnabruck-W.Germany
Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra-First violin Section-1982 till Present
San Juan Chamber Orchestra –Concert Master-1982-1991
Chicago Philarmonia-Principal Second-1994-1996
Neun Solisten-Baroque Ensemble Chicago-1995
Transvaal PACT Orchestra- Pretoria South Africa-1981
She has founded Venusz Ensemble in San Juan Puerto Rico-2005- and recorded “Con Amor”-the only CD with Puerto Rican Danzas interpreted by string quintet and exclusive arrangements.
She teaches in her private studio, Suzuki and traditional method and is a full time permanent member of Puerto Rico Symphony Orcherstra.She is the Director of Venusz Ensemble Chamber group and is preparing their new CD of Latin music.
