Violin, Fiddle, Piano
Classical, Folk, Old-Time
Alba Layana Izurieta is a violinist from Ecuador who currently performs on a 1974 Sergio
Peresson violin and an Émile Ouchard bow, long-term loans by Bein & Fushi. Alba is the
Concertmaster of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, and she actively performs with the Grant Park Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Camerata Chicago, and Music of the Baroque. In 2024, she was a Grant Park Music Festival Violin Fellow and, before moving to the United States in 2018, she was a section violinist with Orquesta Sinfónica de Guayaquil, with whom she performed as a soloist later in 2019.
Alba’s career highlights include appearances on Louisiana Public Broadcasting's Ziggy's Arts Adventures, on TVeo Canal Regional in Mexico and Ecuavisa in Ecuador. To honor the musical legacy of her cultural heritage, she performs Latin American music with her mother, sister, and friends across Ecuador and the US. Being born in a musical family, Alba draws on their rich artistic traditions to inspire her students. She teaches violin and piano, working with students of
all ages and levels. Fluent in English and Spanish, Alba is currently accepting students in both languages.
She holds a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University as a Program Honors
recipient, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Louisiana State University. Her mentors include Desirée Ruhstrat and Espen Lilleslåtten.
Education: Master of Music degree from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Louisiana State University
Started at the Old Town School in November of 2024
