Alfonso Maribona facts for kids
Alfonso Maribona is a talented musician who conducts orchestras, plays the piano, writes music, and arranges songs. He was born in Bilbao, a city in Spain.
Alfonso finished his piano and chamber music studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid. He was very good, winning First Prize at the end of his postgraduate course. In 1982, he won Second Prize at a national piano competition, and then in 1985, he won First Prize at the same competition! He also won First Prize in chamber music competitions in 1991.
Musical Journey and Studies
Alfonso Maribona has a strong background in music theory. He spent many years performing as a soloist and playing in orchestras. He also studied and researched music, learning about conducting orchestras and bands. He continued to study music analysis, music history, and conducting with famous teachers from around the world.
He performed for the first time at the Philharmonic Society of Bilbao in 1982. Later, he moved to Vienna, Austria, to continue his music studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna.
Performing Around the World
Since then, Alfonso has performed as a solo artist and worked with many top European orchestras. Some of these include the Spanish National Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the European Union Youth Orchestra. He has also worked with the Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa and the RTVE Symphony Orchestra.
Alfonso has played concerts in many cities across Spain. He has also traveled the world, performing and recording in countries like Germany, Italy, Romania, Austria, United States, and Japan. He has been invited to many international music festivals, where he has performed, conducted, and opened shows. His performances have been recorded in famous theaters and concert halls.
He has also recorded music for many broadcasting companies, including RTVE and Radio Nacional de España in Spain, and others in Romania, Ireland, and Japan.
Teaching and Leadership
Alfonso Maribona is often asked to give special classes to other musicians. He also helps judge important music competitions. Music critics have always praised his excellent performances.
From 2013 to 2014, Maribona was the Head Director of the Banda Municipal of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. He helped this band become even better, and they even attended a big music event in Chicago in 2014. In 2013, the band received special awards, including the Golden Medal of the City of Las Palmas.
Today, Alfonso Maribona teaches music at the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid. He also teaches orchestral practice at Alfonso X El Sabio University. He balances his teaching with a busy schedule of conducting and performing as a concert pianist.
See also
In Spanish: Alfonso Maribona para niños
