Spotlight: Dr. Ana María Trujillo

On February 7, 2026, Musical Memories Project had the distinct honor of welcoming Dr. Ana María Trujillo as our featured violinist for a special recital at The Farms at Bailey Station. The afternoon brought warmth, artistry, and international musical traditions into the heart of our senior community.

From the very first note, Dr. Trujillo’s expressive tone and refined technique transformed the space into an intimate concert hall. Her performance demonstrated how the violin, as an instrument, can communicate deep emotion—joy, longing, nostalgia, and hope—without the need for words.

Accompanied by pianist Maeve Brophy, the program beautifully blended classical masterworks with music rooted in Latin American traditions, reminding us that music transcends culture and geography.

About Dr. Ana María Trujillo

Dr. Ana María Trujillo holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Memphis and has over 20 years of academic teaching experience. She has performed extensively as an orchestra musician, chamber artist, and soloist. In addition to her performance career, she is a researcher and advocate for Colombian violin repertoire and is the founder of the Cuerdas Entrecruzadas (“Strings Intertwined”) movement in Colombia, where she organizes its associated festival and the Juvenile Orchestras’ Encounter of the Regions concert series.

Her artistry reflects both scholarly depth and international cultural influence, which she generously shares with communities of all ages.

Learn more: www.anamariaviolin.com⁠

Program Highlights

During this special recital, Dr. Trujillo performed:

• Méditation from Thaïs – Jules Massenet

• Oblivion – Astor Piazzolla

• El Día en que me quieras (Tango) – Carlos Gardel

• Reverie – Umaña

• Adiós Nonino – Astor Piazzolla

Each selection carried its own emotional color—from the spiritual reflection of Massenet’s Méditation to the passionate rhythms of Piazzolla’s tango works.

Watch the Highlight

Experience a glimpse of this memorable afternoon here: https://youtube.com/shorts/j2F7iH_M1gY?feature=share⁠ We are deeply grateful to Dr. Ana María Trujillo and Maeve Brophy for sharing concert-level artistry with our senior community. At Musical Memories Project, we believe that beautiful music should be accessible to all—and moments like these remind us why this mission matters.