Diana V. Sáez, DMA, is a leading specialist in the field of Latin American music and an accomplished choral conductor. She is frequently invited as guest conductor, adjudicator and lecturer in the United States and abroad.
News
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The summer began
July 2nd, 2025
The summer began when I had the incredible honor of sharing the stage with none other than my beautiful and talented friend, Marcela Molina, at Carnegie Hall.
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Remembering Mr. Harler
July 2nd, 2025
Mr. Harler was my mentor, supporter, educator, beautiful conductor, and friend.
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Voices of Latin America: A Choral Celebration at the UNAM
June 23rd, 2025
On June 29, the UNAM will come alive with the vibrant sounds of Latin America as the University Choral Program presents a special concert under the direction of Puerto Rican conductor Diana V. Sáez.
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Berkshire Choral International
June 30th, 2024
In June 13-16, 2024, Diana presented a weekend-long choral workshop titled Crossing South of the Border as part of Berkshire Choral International at Bard College in Simon's Rock, MA.
"Latin American music should be part of the choral canon like other choral music, and should not be pigeonholed. To me, all music is multicultural."
- Diana V. Sáez
Compositions
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Canto’ E Libertá
SATBCanto’ E Libertad (Song of Freedom), commissioned and premiered at the 2023 ACDA National Conference, embodies hope and resilience.
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Temporal
SATBTemporal is a traditional plena from Puerto Rico. Plena is an Afro-Puerto Rican rhythm that blends melodic and rhythmic elements from Spanish and African musical influences.
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Yemaya
SATBYemaya is considered the Ocean Mother Goddess in Santería, an Afro-Caribbean religion practiced around the world. This chant melody was brought to America from West Africa.
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El Monigote
SSAAEl Monigote (The Ragdoll) is a traditional Venezuelan children’s song is arranged in the joropo style - a ¾ Venezuelan rhythm from the plains.