About me
By the age of 13, Raquel Fisk had already completed her first concert tour in China, performing in cities such as Hangzhou, Taicang, and Shanghai. She made her Carnegie Hall at the age of 14. At 16 she made her debut in Xalapa, Mexico as a soloist with Camille Saint-Saëns’ demanding Concerto No. 2 in G minor, under the baton of Maestro LanFranco Marcelletti.
In addition to her frequent performances in the Boston area, Raquel garnered critical acclaim at the renowned Bethlehem Bach Festival. In 2017, she secured first place at the NEPTA Ruth Davidson Competition, as well as at the MTNA and the Extravaganza Competition.
Raquel returned to Xalapa in 2018 to perform at the beautiful hall of ISMEV, the same year she won first place in the MMTA Annual Bay State Contest and second place at the NEPTA Alice Hamlet Senior Scholarship Competition.
Raquel was invited at 18 to continue her studies in Florence under one of Italy’s most celebrated concert pianists, Maestro Andrea Lucchesini. Following a year in Florence, she moved to Boston to study under Gila Goldstein before pursuing her undergraduate studies in San Francisco under the guidance of Jon Nakamatsu. In 2024, she won the state division of the MTNA competition with Schumann and Bethoveen under Professor Nakamatsu’s tutelage.
Public speaking background
Public speaking background
In her formative teenage years, Raquel demonstrated extraordinary prowess in Speech and Debate, where she distinguished herself with a series of notable accolades. Her oratorical brilliance and interpretive skills garnered her the coveted 1st Prize at the prestigious Lincoln-Sudbury and Columbia Invitational Declamation events. Her exceptional talent was further acknowledged with 2nd Prizes at both the Holly Tournament and Newton South High School Declamation competitions.
Her versatility was equally evident in the realm of Play Reading, where she achieved a commendable 3rd Prize at Lincoln-Sudbury. Additionally, Raquel’s promising debut in the field was marked by her recognition as Top Novice at the Lincoln-Sudbury, Gracia Tournament, and the National Catholic Forensic League, showcasing her burgeoning potential and remarkable achievements in competitive speech.
Raquel Fisk is the daughter of renowned American classical guitarist Eliot Fisk and Mexican classical guitarist and Son Jarocho specialist Zaira Meneses.
