Denver-based violist Alexander Vittal grew up in Phoenix, AZ where he discovered many of his life’s passions. In addition to long distance running, being in nature, time with friends, board games, and dancing, Vittal found his love of music of all types and a passion for the viola. After attending Arizona State University for a B.M. in Viola Performance, Vittal next moved to Boulder to enjoy the thrilling nature here, hike a lot of 14ers, and also to attend the University of Colorado for his M.M. in Viola Performance and Pedagogy.
As he has made his way in the professional world, Vittal has been very fortunate to find great friends in many musical circles, and enjoys performing Sphere’s eclectic blend of music, Argentine tango music with Orquesta Típica Natural Tango, Baroque music with the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, and orchestral masterpieces with the Steamboat Symphony and other front range orchestras from time to time. On a daily basis, Vittal enjoys standing in front of classrooms full of Kindergarteners and 1st graders to teach the violin through the nonprofit El Sistema Colorado, private viola and violin lessons, and mentoring the viola section of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra.
Living in Colorado has also opened some unexpected doors as well. Vittal discovered a few more passions since living here: arranging music for Sphere, Natural Tango, El Sistema Colorado, and other ensembles, and also the joy of skate skiing! After a youth in the dry heat, he looks forward to cold, snowy winters!
