Kristalis Sotomayor Matos
Flutist
- Music
Biography
Kristalis Sotomayor Matos is a Puerto Rican flutist who began her musical journey at age four under her father's guidance. By ten, she was a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of Puerto Rico. She studied with renowned flutists Emmanuel Pahud and Jeffrey Khaner and won a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music at fifteen. At Berklee, she played with Grammy winners like Paquito D’ Rivera and Kurt Elling. Kristalis, a Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Scholarship recipient, performed at the Latin Grammy Awards in 2022 and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Flute Performance at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Education
'- Berklee College of Music (Full scholarship)
- The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Pursuing Master’s degree in Flute Performance)
- The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Pursuing Master’s degree in Flute Performance)
Awards
'- Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Scholarship (2022)
- Soloist Competition with Symphony Orchestra of Puerto Rico (At age 10).
- Soloist Competition with Symphony Orchestra of Puerto Rico (At age 10).
Professional Associations
'- Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation (Scholarship recipient)
- Berklee College of Music (Student)
- The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Master's student in Flute Performance)
- Berklee College of Music (Student)
- The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Master's student in Flute Performance)
Artist Contribution
Kristalis Sotomayor Matos enhances Boston’s Afro-Latinx culture with her blend of classical and jazz flute performances, celebrating her Puerto Rican roots and inspiring through her music and mentorship.