Asier Polo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Asier Polo Bilbao
Asier Polo, 2020
Background information
Origin	Bilbao, Spain
Genres	Chamber music
Instruments	Cello

Asier Polo is a famous Spanish cellist. He is known for his amazing performances around the world. He has played with many great orchestras and conductors.

Asier Polo's Life and Music

Early Life and Training

Asier Polo was born in Bilbao, Spain. He started his music journey there, studying at the Conservatory of Music. His first cello teacher was Elisa Pascu.

From 1987 to 1989, Asier won top prizes. He won in both cello and chamber music at a national competition for young musicians. This showed his early talent.

Later, he continued his studies at important music schools. He went to the Reina Sofía School of Music in Spain. He also studied in Germany and Switzerland. He learned from famous cellists like Maria Kliegel and Ivan Monighetti.

Asier also attended special master classes. These were with legendary cellists Natalia Gutman and Mstislav Rostropovich. He also studied chamber music with members of famous groups like the Amadeus Quartet.

Performing Around the World

Since his student days, Asier Polo has performed as a solo artist. He also gives recitals in many countries. He has played in Europe, Asia, and America.

He even performed with the famous singer Alfredo Kraus. Mr. Kraus invited Asier to play in his concerts. These were in famous places like Covent Garden in London and the Musikverein in Vienna.

Amazing Performances

Asier Polo has played with many top orchestras. He toured South America with the Spanish National Orchestra. He also played with the Israel Philharmonic and the Prague Chamber Orchestra.

He has worked with many great conductors. Some of them include Christian Badea and Gunther Herbig. In 2006, he had a special performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This is a very famous concert hall.

Asier often performs with pianist Marta Zabaleta. They play beautiful music together.

Some Spanish composers have written music especially for Asier. These include Gabriel Erkoreka and Luis de Pablo. This shows how much they respect his talent. Cellist Carlos Prieto has called Asier's playing "outstanding."

Asier Polo plays a very special cello. It was made by Francesco Rugieri in 1689 in Cremona, Italy. This old instrument helps him create beautiful sounds.

Today, Asier also teaches music. He helps young musicians learn at two important schools. One is in Spain and the other is in Switzerland.

Recordings

Asier Polo has made many recordings of his music. You can find his music on labels like Claves Records and Naxos Records. He has also recorded for radio and TV in Spain, Germany, and Japan.

See also

In Spanish: Asier Polo para niños