"A charismatic artist whose performances touch me deeply"
– Rax Rinnekangas, film director
"The artist Naiara De La Puente at the 17th
Latin GRAMMY Awards"
– Diario de Noticias de Álava
Documentary for
Gasteiz Kultura
– Go Gasteiz Kultura. November 2023
Department of Culture of the City Council of Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Naiara De La Puente is a highly acclaimed contemporary accordionist from Spain. She pursued her education at prestigious universities in Spain, Denmark, and Finland, and is currently finalizing an artistic doctorate at the Sibelius Academy - University of the Arts Helsinki.
Her diverse musical interests have led her to participate in a variety of musical projects and ensembles, ranging from classical to contemporary performance. With a primary
focus on contemporary accordion music, De La Puente is dedicated to promoting and disseminating classical contemporary music, collaborating closely with both well-
known and emerging composers. As a member of Ensemble Sinkro (Spain), she has worked at the Composition Atelier of the University of Paris VIII under the guidance of José Manuel López López.
She was a founding member of the contemporary music group Krater Ensemble and,
most recently, Akartia Trio and Stratos Project (cello and accordion duo).
Naiara is also a respected researcher in the field of accordion repertoire. She has presented lecture-recitals at international conferences and authored/co-authored articles published in various international journals.
Biography
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