MUSE • Musicians United for Social Equity

Biography

Puerto-Rican born violinist, violist, baritone and countertenor José Pietri-Coimbre has appeared as a soloist and ensemble performer in all instruments. As a violinist and violist he has performed with ensembles in the US and Puerto Rico such as the “Phantom of the Opera” and “My Fair Lady” Orchestras on Broadway, Puerto Rico Symphony, Albany Symphony, Greenwich Symphony, and Zipoli Ensemble for the American Baroque. He is passionate about chamber music, and has performed actively with the Harlem Chamber Players and Quartetto Tomassini, among others, and in multiple chamber music performances as a guest artist in the US, Puerto Rico and Europe. He has also performed and recorded with such artists as Billy Ocean, Jennifer Lopez, Leslie Odom Junior, Marco Antonio Solis, and Ricardo Montaner, among others.

As a vocalist, he has presented solo art song recitals in the United States and Europe, and has appeared as soloist with the S.E.M. Ensemble, Early Music New York, Music at Fifth Avenue Presbyerian, and Master Voices with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, among others. Mr. Pietri-Coimbre also sings regularly with Professional Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola in NYC, Musica Sacra and Bard Festival Singers, among others. He also keeps a busy schedule as a passionate educator and visual artist, and was the Chairperson of Chamber Music at Third Street Music School Settlement in NYC.

Jose is also an active visual artist, specializing in realistic portrait and nature drawings.