Venezuelan flutist Ysmael Reyes, praised for his “agility, speed…liquid phrasing and tonal sophistication” (Fanfare Magazine), enjoys a dynamic career as a soloist, orchestral musician, and educator. A prizewinner in the First Latin American Flute Competition and the National Flute Association Convention Performers Competition, he has performed across the U.S., Russia, and South America. Reyes serves as Principal Flute with the Colorado Bach Ensemble and the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, appearing with groups like Bach Society Houston and Boulder Bach Festival. An advocate for new and historical performance practices, he plays both contemporary and baroque flute. He teaches at Colorado State University and holds degrees from the University of the Arts in Caracas, the University of Iowa, and the University of Colorado.