Alberto Urroz facts for kids
Alberto Urroz is a talented Spanish classical pianist. He was born on June 22, 1970, in Pamplona, Spain. Alberto started learning music right at home when he was very young.
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Becoming a Pianist
Alberto Urroz began his formal music studies at the Madrid Royal Conservatory. There, he learned to play the piano from a well-known teacher named Joaquín Soriano. After his time in Madrid, Alberto traveled to Israel. He continued his piano studies with Pnina Salzman at Tel Aviv University.
Later, Alberto received a special scholarship from Navarre, his home region in Spain. This scholarship allowed him to move to New York City to study with another famous piano teacher, Oxana Yablonskaya. He also took lessons and masterclasses with other great musicians, learning different styles and techniques.
Performing Around the World
Alberto Urroz is a soloist, which means he performs by himself with the piano. He has played in many famous concert halls across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Some of these include the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Sejong Center in Seoul, South Korea. He has also performed at important music events in Spain, like the Festival Internacional de Santander and the Peralada Festival.
Teaching and Leading Music Events
Besides performing, Alberto Urroz is also a dedicated teacher. He teaches piano at several universities and conservatories in Madrid, including Alfonso X el Sabio University and Arturo Soria Conservatory.
He is also very involved in organizing music events. Since 2004, he has been the founder and artistic director of the Mendigorría International Music Festival in Spain. This festival brings together musicians and music lovers from all over the world. Since 2018, he has been the president of the European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA) in Spain. In 2019, he also helped start the Madrid Shigeru Kawai Piano Competition, where young pianists can show their skills.
His Music Recordings
Alberto Urroz has recorded many classical music pieces. He has recorded works by famous composers like D. Scarlatti, I. Albéniz, Granados, de Falla, and Mompou. These recordings help share his beautiful music with people everywhere.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto Urroz para niños
