Wilfredo Deglans

Wilfredo Deglans is a violin instructor at the Eastman School of Music and has held prominent performance roles, including Concertmaster of the Miami Symphony Orchestra since 2005 and Associate Concertmaster of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra since 1977. He has also served as Artistic Director of Música de Camara since 2002 and is a founding member of the American String Quartet.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Music (1971) and Master of Music (1972) from the Juilliard School
  • Doctoral studies at the College Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati, Ohio)
  • Early training at the Conservatorio de Música (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

Mr. Deglans specializes in violin performance, chamber music pedagogy, and orchestral conducting, with a focus on classical repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary works. His career bridges performance and education, including conducting master classes and string sectionals at institutions like the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Aspen Music Festival.

He has collaborated extensively with renowned ensembles and musicians, including the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Emerson String Quartet, and Música de Camara String Quartet. His performances span solo recitals (e.g., Merkin Concert Hall, 1989) and chamber music engagements across the U.S. and Latin America, earning critical acclaim for technical precision and stylistic vitality.