They/them, Elle/ellx

Rocío Díaz de Cossío (they/them) is a Mexican cellist, improviser and composer. They are dedicated to exploring the sonic possibilities of their instrument, implementing prepared cello and live electronics. Their performances encompass improvisation, solo and ensemble acoustic and electroacoustic pieces, interdisciplinary collaboration, and collective compositions. 

 

Rocío has participated as a soloist, and as part of small and big ensembles at important national and international festivals. As a cellist Rocío has performed in a trio with Kyle Motl and José Solares, Wilfrido Terrazas. As well in bigger ensembles with Matana Roberts, Frank Gratkowski, Gabby Fluke-Mogul, and Ricky Martin. Rocío works regularly with both emerging and established composers in new works for cello. Which has led to collaborations and premiers of works by Anne Lebaron, Guadalupe Perales, Wilfrido Terrazas, Adriana Hölsky, and Fay Victor. 

 

Rocío has performed throughout the Americas and Europe including the Austrian new music festival Klangspuren with the International Ensemble Modern Academy, Darmstadt Summer Courses, Red Ecología Acústica México, at the Semana Internacional de Improvisación in Ensenada, México, The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale, Carnegie Hall, Roulette Intermedium, AS/COA (New York Americas Society/Council of the Americas), The P.I.T. (Property Is Theft NYC) among others. They have been visiting artist at CalArts. Rocío concentrates their practice between New York City and México, focusing on performer-composer practices and teaching cello.

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