Help a young Saxophonist Reach Siena

From Havana to Siena: Supporting a Young Saxophonist’s Journey to Italy

Hi! My name is Lisandra Valdes Bosque, and I am a saxophonist, flautist, composer, and music student at the Higher Institute of Arts (ISA) in Havana, C-uba.

I was recently selected to participate in TABULA RASA – The Art of Improvisation at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, one of Europe’s most prestigious music institutions.

The program received more than 200 applications from 17 Latin American countries. Although I was not awarded one of the available travel scholarships, the Accademia Musicale Chigiana recognized my selection by fully waiving both the application fee and the tuition fee for the program.

I am currently seeking support to help cover the remaining costs required to attend, including airfare, accommodation, local transportation, and daily living expenses during my stay in Italy.

I am 21 years old and currently in my first year of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music at ISA, after graduating from the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory in Havana. My artistic work focuses on jazz, improvisation, C-uban music, and contemporary creation.

Coming from C-uba, where international artistic opportunities are often difficult to access due to economic limitations, participating in this program would represent an important step in my artistic and professional development.

Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings me one step closer to Siena. If you are unable to donate, sharing this campaign would also make an enormous difference.

Thank you for supporting young artists and helping make this opportunity possible.🎷❤️

Funding Goal

Goal: €2400

This amount will help cover the essential expenses required to attend the program in Siena:

* Round-trip airfare between Cuba and Italy: approximately €1600
* Accommodation in Siena during the program: approximately €500
* Local transportation, meals, and basic living expenses: approximately €300

Every contribution, regardless of the amount, brings me one step closer to this opportunity.

If you are unable to donate, sharing this campaign with others is also an invaluable way to support my journey.

From Havana to Siena: Supporting a Young C-uban Saxophonist’s Journey to Italy

Lisandra Valdes Bosque

Saxophonist • Flautist • Composer

Havana, C-uba

Selected as an eligible candidate for TABULA RASA – The Art of Improvisation, an international program at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy.

Hello, my name is Lisandra Valdes Bosque.

I am a saxophonist, flautist, composer, and music student at the Higher Institute of Arts (ISA) in Havana, C-uba.

I was recently selected to participate in TABULA RASA – The Art of Improvisation at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy.

The program received more than 200 applications from 17 Latin American countries. Although I was selected to participate, I was not awarded one of the available scholarships funded by IILA.

However, the Accademia Musicale Chigiana has waived both the application fee and the tuition fee for the course, recognizing my selection for the program.

I am currently seeking support to help cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses in order to attend this important international artistic opportunity.

The remaining costs include airfare from C-uba to Italy, accommodation in Siena, local transportation, visa-related expenses, and daily living costs during the program.

Any contribution or sharing of this project will be deeply appreciated.

Thank you for supporting young artists and helping make this opportunity possible.

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Education

Higher Institute of Arts (ISA)

Havana, C-uba

Bachelor’s Degree in Music
First-year student

Amadeo Roldan Conservatory

Havana, C-uba

Professional Middle-Level Music Diploma
Graduated in the 2023–2024 academic year

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Instruments

* Alto Saxophone
* Tenor Saxophone
* Flute
* Piano
* Electric Bass

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Artistic Experience

Active performer in musical projects and cultural venues throughout C-uba.

Projects and venues include:

* Vita Kara
* Team Havana
* Malecon 663
* Saudade
* Ley Seca

Her artistic activity focuses on jazz, C-uban music, improvisation, and classical repertoire.

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Festivals

* Jazz Plaza International Festival
* International Festival del Fuego
* Gibara International Film Festival

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Awards 

Honorable Mention

National Saxophone Competition (C-uba)

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Composition

Selected Works:

* Sollozos
* Peppa Pig (for flute and trombone)

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International Selection

Resonancias IILA–Chigiana 2026

Selected as an eligible candidate for:

TABULA RASA – The Art of Improvisation

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Languages

* Spanish (Native)
* English (Intermediate)

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Links

YouTube: youtube.com/@lacucu-j1d
Email: lisandravb2005@gmail.com
Instagram: @lisi_la_cucu
Phone: +53 63992691, +17868147289