About Mrs. Barbe-Villa
Ariadna Barbe-Villa is a professional double bassist from Miami, Florida. In 1997 she received a scholarship to study with the prominent double bassist Lucas Drew at the University of Miami. While at University of Miami, Ariadna made it to the Dean’s List. In 2000 she was awarded the “Lucas Drew” scholarship to study abroad (Italy). In 2001 she graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance. In 2008, Ariadna graduated from Barry University with a Master's Degree in Science with a major in Education, graduating with honors and a 4.0 GPA.
Ariadna has collaborated in live performances with outstanding artists such as Andrea Bocelli; Plácido Domingo; Bobby McFerrin; Il Volo; Ricky Martin; Marc Anthony; Enrique Iglesias; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Pepe Romero; Robert McDuffie; Itzhak Perlman; Gil Shaham; Leo Brouwer and many more. She has also studied with Franco Petracchi, Harold Robinson, John Patitucci, Milton Masciadri, Carlos del Puerto Sr., Horacio Cabarcos, and Nicky Orta, during private sessions. In 2011 Ariadna toured all over Germany with the American Sinfonietta featuring the renowned guitarist, Pepe Romero.
Ariadna has been a member of the Southwest Florida Symphony for the last 25 years and has performed multiple times with The Naples Philharmonic, Gulfshore Opera, Gulf Coast Symphony, Classic Chamber Concerts Orchestra, Tango S.V.P., and The Bach Ensemble. She has also performed with the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, Miami City Ballet, American Sinfonietta, Miami Orchestra, Symphony of the Americas, Key West Pops, and the Florida Keys Chamber Orchestra. She is also the founder and music director of the Miami Soul Strings, Tango S.V.P, and Arpeggio Fine Arts Studio, where she gives music lessons on piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass and guitar to students of all ages and levels. Her students have not only performed with youth and professional orchestras but have also won prizes in competitions and scholarships.
Ariadna is also a Florida certified music teacher and has been teaching for almost 25 years in south Florida.