Tami Daniel Rueda-White
Associate Director
Tami Daniel Rueda-White, a talented Colombian conductor and pianist, has left a significant mark on the international music scene. Born in Colombia and trained in Vienna, Rueda-Blanco stands out for his versatility and his focus on modern and contemporary music. He served as Assistant Conductor of the Aarhus Symfoniorkester and has collaborated with renowned orchestras, including the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra.
His clear technique and podium presence have been praised by critics and colleagues, highlighting his dedication and work ethic. With several international awards under his belt, including the Laureate of the 10th Jeunesses Musicales International Conducting Competition in Bucharest in 2019, Daniel Rueda-Blanco continues to establish himself as an influential figure in contemporary classical music.
Rueda-Blanco is recognized for his commitment to innovation and versatility in his concerts, factors that make him stand out as associate director of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra.
Alberto Correa Cadavid
Director Emeritus
Teacher Alberto Correa Cadavid He was born in Medellín on July 2, 1942. Music seduced him from the age of 9 when he met the Tomás Luis de Victoria Choir. In 1956 he entered the Yarumal Seminary where he fell in love with Gregorian music and founded a male choir. Five years later he left the seminary and entered the University of Antioquia to study medicine.
While studying medicine he created several choral groups, such as the Ancient Music Group, the Ciudad de Envigado Choir and the Male Choir of the Medellín Polyfonic Studio. After obtaining his degree as a doctor, he worked in hospitals in several municipalities of Antioquia. He then worked in his private practice for 42 years during which he never abandoned music.
Alberto Correa founded in 1983 the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and he was its director until 2013. In those 30 years he directed nearly 3,000 concerts, operas, zarzuelas and oratorios. Maestro Correa has received an Honoris Causa Doctorate from the University of Antioquia, an Honoris Causa Bachelor's Degree in music from the Adventist University and the 2013 Life and Work Award from the Ministry of Culture.
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