Manaus, Brazil
The highlight of any year is the moment that I get to play in a beautiful European style theater as a soloist with orchestra. This year, the event happened in Manaus, Brazil at the famous Teatro Amazonas with the Amazonas Fiharmonica. Wow. This was special. I performed with this wonderful orchestra in this magnificent theater with the grand Maestro Benoit Fromanger. This performance was part of the Brazilian Flute Festival where I in addition performed a recital and presented a Masterclass which was sponsored my wonderful flute maker, Altus Flutes.
Oblivion by Piazzolla 
Libertango by Piazzolla 
Rome. Venice.
How can you say no to Italy??? Certainly not I. Whenever my agent offers me Italy, I have to accept. The Roman streets were were sultry in the balmy summer air. Can you believe I even encountered a flute playing afar whist I was dinning?? I followed the delicious sounds down the dark alleys and found myself witnessing a Flute and Piano Recital amongst the Ancient Roman Ruins. How delightful!! I wan’t able to find out the name of this wonderful artist. I tried to find this flutist on Facebook unsuccessfully. He will never know how much I appreciated having found him performing in this romantic and historic setting. Someday I hope to return and present a recital in this very place.
Venice is always so splendid, magnificent, perennial. I always feel like I’m in a living version of Romeo and Juliet in Venice. It’s just so darn romantic. Someday I hope to visit with my lover….
Viviana Guzman Photography:
Salvador, Brazil
The Brazilians are by far The Most Affectionate Audience one could ever encounter. They express such enthusiasm, passion, love, and support, it’s the one place where a Flutist can actually feel like a Rock Star. Ahhhh, yes…. my Inner Leo loves THAT!!! Following is the standing ovation I got from my Brazilian audience after playing Lord of the Dance. Muito obrigada Brasil!!! Thank you Brazil!!!
