The Soul behind the clarinet

“Music is a bridge between body, mind, and environment.”

Cristina Quesada

MY BIOGRAPHY (ENG)
MI BIOGRAFÍA (ESP)

I’m Cristina Quesada, a clarinetist, teacher, and lifelong learner.

I understand music as a space of connection, between body and mind, performer and listener, silence and the sound that transforms everything.

My way of playing comes from the same place as my way of living: presence. 

Every breath shapes the music, and every silence teaches us how to listen. 

“The body is the first instrument; the clarinet, its echo and voice of expression.”

Cristina Quesada

During my studies, I discovered that beyond technique lies something deeper, the union of body, mind, and emotion as one expressive tool.

Education

Educated in Spain, Austria, and the Netherlands, I’ve had the privilege of learning from inspiring international teachers and growing in environments where curiosity and respect guide the music.

Experience

From that search emerged my project The Warm-Up for Musicians, a practical guide to help other performers find balance and freedom in their playing.


Passion

My other passion, yoga, inspired me to create Yin&Sound, a meeting between breath, stillness, and live clarinet music, where sound becomes a companion for meditation and inner awareness.

Teaching as shared art

I teach clarinet lessons for all ages and levels, from curious beginners to professionals wishing to reconnect with their instrument.
My approach is warm, dynamic, and mindful.
More than teaching how to play, I aim to accompany each student in their personal musical journey.

CONTACT

“Music is not only learned — it’s felt, breathed, and shared.”

My biography

A strong advocate for musicians’ physical and mental wellbeing, Cristina developed “The Warm-Up for Musicians”, a guide offering practical exercises for both body and mind. Her passion for yoga inspired her to design Class-Concerts, combining Yin Yoga sessions with live clarinet music — experiences that encourage mindful listening and deep relaxation.

Alongside her performance career, Cristina is dedicated to teaching.
She offers clarinet lessons to students of all ages and levels, with aCristina Quesada is a Spanish clarinetist with a profound artistic spirit and remarkable stage presence.
Trained in Spain, Austria, and the Netherlands with renowned international professors, she combines performance, teaching, and a continuous exploration of new ways to experience music.

She began her studies at the Conservatorio de Sevilla with Camilo Irizo, Antonio Salguero, and Francisco Cantó, and participated in masterclasses with artists such as Yehuda Gilad and Pascal Moraguès.
Her growing interest in chamber music and historical clarinet led her to the Kunstuniversität Graz (Austria), where she studied with Stefan Schilling and Ernst Schlader.
She later completed her Master’s in Clarinet and Historical Clarinet Performance at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, studying with Nicola Boud and Annelien Van Wauwe, with whom she continues to work regularly.

Her artistic career includes collaborations with various young and professional orchestras across Europe.
Passionate about chamber music, she has been part of numerous ensembles performing a repertoire that spans from classical to contemporary works.

Driven by her desire to explore the connection between sound and movement, she created her stage project Roots, blending clarinet and flamenco dance into a deeply personal expression.

Structured yet flexible approach tailored to each individual’s curiosity and goals.
She has also worked as a teacher of music and movement for children, fostering early awareness of sound, rhythm, and creativity.

Mi biografía

Cristina Quesada es una clarinetista española con un profundo espíritu artístico y una notable presencia escénica.
Formada en España, Austria y los Países Bajos con reconocidos profesores internacionales, combina la interpretación, la docencia y la búsqueda constante de nuevas formas de experimentar la música.

Inició sus estudios en el Conservatorio de Sevilla con los profesores Camilo Irizo, Antonio Salguero y Francisco Cantó.
Durante este periodo participó en masterclasses con artistas como Yehuda Gilad y Pascal Moraguès, desarrollando su interés por la música de cámara y el clarinete histórico.

Amplió su formación en la Kunstuniversität Graz (Austria) con Stefan Schilling y Ernst Schlader, y cursó el máster en Interpretación de Clarinete y Clarinete Histórico en el Real Conservatorio de La Haya, donde estudió con Nicola Boud y Annelien Van Wauwe, de quien continúa recibiendo clases.

Su trayectoria incluye colaboraciones con diversas orquestas jóvenes y profesionales a nivel internacional.
Apasionada de la música de cámara, ha formado parte de numerosos ensembles, interpretando un repertorio que abarca desde obras clásicas hasta piezas contemporáneas.

En su afán por explorar nuevas formas de expresión, creó su propio espectáculo Roots, donde fusiona clarinete y danza flamenca en una propuesta escénica profundamente personal.

Defensora del cuidado físico y mental del músico, desarrolló “The Warm-Up for Musicians”, una guía práctica con ejercicios de calentamiento físico y mental para intérpretes.
Su pasión por el yoga la llevó a diseñar Clases-Conciertos que combinan sesiones de Yin Yoga con música de clarinete en directo, favoreciendo la meditación y la escucha consciente.

Paralelamente, Cristina siente una profunda vocación docente.
Imparte clases de clarinete a personas de todas las edades y niveles, con una metodología estructurada pero flexible, adaptada a las necesidades y la curiosidad de cada alumno.
Ha trabajado también como profesora de música y movimiento para niños, ayudando a que desde temprana edad experimenten la música a través del movimiento corporal.

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