Ferdinand Liva, violin
A
violinist and conductor, comes from a musically prominent family in
northeastern Pennsylvania. He began studying the violin at age seven
with his father, a noted conductor and teacher, and continued his
education at the Peabody Conservatory with Berl Senofsky. He then
studied at Temple University with Luis Biava, where he graduated with a
Master's degree, as well as a Professional Studies Certificate. In
1991, he became one of the founding members of the DaPonte String
Quartet and still works and performs in Maine and elsewhere with the
quartet. Mr. Liva spent four years as Assistant Professor of
violin and chamber music at Wilkes University, and conductor of the
University Orchestra. He currently teaches a private studio of
students, conducts the Sea Coast Youth Orchestra and the Sea Coast
Community Orchestra, has conducted the Portland Youth Symphony
Orchestra and University Orchestra, and teaches violin as an adjunct
faculty member at the University.
Contact:
Ferdinand Liva
University of Southern Maine School
of Music
37 College Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
207-780-5265
giamuse@myfairpoint.net
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