Johann David Díaz Ramírez is a professional violist based in Pittsburgh whose career is marked by a strong presence in the region’s orchestras. He is a member of the viola section of the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, and is currently a finalist for the Principal Viola position of the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra.
He holds a Master of Music in Viola Performance from Duquesne University (2023) and received his foundational training through Venezuela’s celebrated El Sistema program, where he developed extensive experience in orchestral and chamber music before launching his career internationally. That journey has taken him to stages in Japan, Spain, and several South American countries, including Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, and Chile.
Beyond his regular positions, he maintains an active presence in the orchestral scene of the northeastern United States, collaborating regularly with the Erie Philharmonic, the Wheeling Symphony, the Butler County Symphony, and the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra.
