A diversified international artist, Dr. Alicia Valoti serves as Assistant Professor of Viola at Central Michigan University. She has performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Sala Lingotto in Turin, the Gomhouria Theater in Cairo and Liaocheng University in China as both a violist and pianist. Her current research and recordings have a focus on original 19th century Italian viola compositions prevailing from the Tuscan area. Amongst other projects, Dr. Valoti has also developed strong connections to South American countries, in particular Ecuador, in which she performs, teaches and recruits regularly.