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.🎷❤️