Sheena has performed across the United States and Europe, such as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, KKL Luzern Concert Hall (Switzerland), Salle Pleyel (Paris), and König Albert Theater (Germany). As a European Union Youth Orchestra member, she performed in festivals such as the Young Euro Classic, Rheingau Music Festival, Bolzano Festival Bozen, Stresa Festival, Ravello Festival, and Edinburgh International Festival, among others.
Sheena earned her Bachelor of Music degree under the guidance of Rictor Noren. She continued her studies with Charles Castleman at the University of Miami, earning a Master of Music Degree and a Doctor of Musical Arts in 2021. Her dissertation, "Gender Bias Among the Big Five Orchestras - As Illustrated in Hiring Practices of Women Instrumentalists," was approved by world-renowned committee members: Charles Castleman, Jennifer Grim, Valerie Coleman, and Gerard Schwarz.
Beyond her many accomplishments, what truly sets Sheena apart is her unwavering passion and dedication to her craft, whether as an educator, violinist, or arts administrator. Her ability to inspire and empower others is a testament to her exceptional talent and leadership. With her husband and beloved 110-pound yellow lab by her side, Sheena resides in Miami and continues to make an indelible mark on the world of classical music and beyond.
Upon receiving a BM at the New England Conservatory of Music and MM at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Stepan has been avid about performing his solo repertoire and expanding chamber repertoire knowledge. Stepan is touring the United States with Sheena Gutierrez as Sotto Amore Duo. It is their mission to bring the music of Piazzolla, Brahms, Beethoven, Shumann, and contemporary composers to audiences worldwide.
His passion of music has ignited interest in collaborating with many composers of new music in Boston, Miami, and San Francisco. The aim is to make new music more accessible to the listeners and give new composers ability to touch people’s hearts and minds with music that have never been seen or heard before.
Sheena Gutierrez
Miami, FL 33137 US
(305) 510-0369
sottoamoreduo@gmail.com
They met in Boston, MA while completing their studies at New England Conservatory of Music and Boston Conservatory of Music
Musician Classical Music Piano Violin SottoAmoreDuoStepan recieved his Bachelor's from NEC '10 and Master's from SFCM '14 Sheena recieved her Bachelor's from BoCo '10
Conservatory Music Boston SanFranciscoIn 2011, Stepan Rudenko and Sheena Gutierrez formed Sotto Amore Duo. A piano violin duo group that now tours the United States freaquently.
SottoAmoreDuo StepanRudenko SheenaGutierrezStepan and Sheena have dreamed of inspiring people with their love and passion for music.
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To contact us for performances, gigs, lessons, or any other comments and questions, please send email to sottoamoreduo@gmail.com.