Eder Rivera

Eder Rivera Acosta, a Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra oboe fellow and co-founder of HOPE (Honduras Oboe Project Education Inc.). He earned a master’s degree and a Performance Studies Certificate from the prestigious Colburn Conservatory Los Angeles, California. Eder studied with the world-renowned principal oboist of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Eugene Izotov as well as the entrepreneur and visionary, Mr. Mingjia Liu, principal oboist of the San Francisco Opera.

He has debuted with the Los Angeles Opera, The Colburn Orchestra, New West Symphony, Modesto Symphony, Classical Music Institute, Music Academy Symphony Orchestra in Santa Bárbara, the Artosphere Orchestra Festival, the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Ballet Orchestra, and the New World Symphony. He also serves as the principal oboist of the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles under the maestro, Anthony Parnther.

He has won numerous awards and competitions, including the Bronze Medal at the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition as a member of the Sonarsix Sextet, SOPA Sphinx Orchestra Excerpts competition, First Place at the Texas Double Reed Society, MTNA winner Georgia State Competition and Southeast Regional Competition. He is the oboe winner of the Yamaha Young Performing Artists competition in 2018. Mr Rivera is a grant recipient of the Center for Innovation and Community Impact for his entrepreneurial spirit that serves the community. He received the 2019 – 2020 Senior Performance Honors award in recognition of all his achievements during his undergraduate degree at the Schwob School of Music, where he studied with Dr. Susan Tomkiewicz.

He has appeared and has been featured as a special guest on newspapers and television programs in the United States and Honduras.

As an active performer and speaker, Eder Rivera shares his expertise through masterclasses at Universities and Music Festivals, inspiring and guiding young students on their musical journey. Mr Rivera dedicates his time to furthering music education, particularly in North, Central and South America, and is committed to supporting oboe students through the HOPE foundation in his native Honduras. With training from renowned oboists and collaborations with esteemed conductors like Gustavo Dudamel, Stéphan Denève, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Ludovic Morlot, James Conlon, Yahuda Gilad, Rosen Milanov, Eder brings a wealth of experience to his performances and teachings.

Eder Rivera began his musical studies at the age of 13 at the Escuela de Música Victoriano López in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, exercising, brazilian food, and coffee. Especially lattes and cappuccinos… Seriously, he really enjoys it!