Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Adán Vásquez, harp

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern

Published August 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM EDT

Adán Vásquez is a versatile and much-acclaimed musician who has gained renown for his artistry on the harp both as a soloist and as an ensemble player. He began his musical studies at an early age in the National Conservatory of Music in his native Dominican Republic. In 1989, he was awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Dominican government and moved to Chile to study at the Facultad de Artes at the University of Chile. Later, he relocated to New York City where he completed his B.A. at Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music. He received an M.A. from the Manhattan School of Music.