Elisa Nivon, violin

Elisa is a dedicated violinist and a member of the National Symphony of Mexico (OSN), also serving as a Suzuki Method violin instructor. Born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, Elisa commenced her musical studies at a young age at the Talent Education Institute of the Suzuki Method. She earned a bachelor's degree with an honorific mention from the Superior School of Music (ESM - Prof. Vera Silantieva) in Mexico City. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Music in performance under the renowned Dr. Nicole Cherry at the University of Texas at San Antonio, alongside furthering a Pedagogy certificate.

Elisa initiated her orchestral career at the age of 10, playing with "Concertino di Kyoto Jr," "Concertino di Kyoto," "Kyoto Jr. Symphony Orchestra," "Morelos Chamber Orchestra," "Mineria Symphony Orchestra," and the "National Symphony Orchestra." She has received several awards, including second place and honorable mention, in Mexican national chamber music competitions as a duo for piano and violin.

Having collaborated with renowned musicians such as Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Vadim Gluzman, Viktoria Mullova, Yuja Wang, Pablo Ferr.ndez, Pablo S.inz, and Pl.cido Domingo, Elisa has performed in prestigious concert halls worldwide, including venues in Mexico, Germany, Austria, China, and Japan. As an active performer, she has received numerous invitations to participate in significant musical projects, including Netflix film recordings, popular music collaborations, and TV appearances such as Amazon Original Series “Mozart in the Jungle,” Mexican Artistic Channel “Canal 11,” and the Rock Festival “Vive Latino” in Mexico City with the Mexican band Zoe.

In 2024, Elisa excelled in the UTSA soloist competition, where she performed Ravelʼs “Tzigane” alongside the UTSA orchestra this February. Perusing innovation on the music stage, she showcased a unique blend of art, culture, and spirituality by performing Bachʼs “Chaconne” with Folkloric dancers during her graduate recital. In addition to her performance career, Elisa is a passionate teacher dedicated to music outreach in underdeveloped towns in Mexico. With interests ranging from healthy cooking to fitness, and various ball sports like tennis, she aspires to serve her community in a holistic manner.