Ana Gonzales bio

Ana Gonzalez de Jorgenson, a musician's daughter born in Mexico was born to the music-loving parents of her family. As a child, she was exposed to many traditional music as well as traditional boleros. Also, she listened to traditional ranchero and romantic ballads. Ana is a lover of tangos, opera, and every form of dramatic performances. Ana began learning to play the piano and sing in the early years together with her mom. She was given more formal training in singing when she was 16 years old with the renowned Mexican Tenor Flavio BECARRA. The School of Music of Guadalajara University and the School of Sacred Music of Toluca in Mexico continued her music education. In Guadalajara as well as Mexico City, she was a member of many opera choruses and chamber ensembles. After 2000, she emigrated into the United States and sang with the Fort Lauderdale Symphony Chorus. In 2007, she settled in her current home in Southern California. She's a regular solo performer at events, private parties and other occasions, performing the traditional Latin American Music. As an instructor and performer in the local area the passion for art and music has her engaged in a wide range of initiatives. Ana has been a member of Community Chorus of Redlands (as as Inland Master Chorale) and Performance Loft. Ana feels privileged to be able to share with others her passion for traditional Latin American music. She hopes this can inspire younger generations to continue the tradition.