Inma Shara facts for kids
Inma Shara (full name: Inmaculada Lucia Saratxaga) is a famous Spanish orchestral conductor. She was born in 1972 in Amurrio, Spain. A conductor is like the leader of an orchestra. They guide the musicians to play together and create beautiful music.
Inma Shara started learning music when she was only four years old. She worked hard and made her first professional appearance as a conductor when she was 27.
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Inma Shara's Musical Journey
Inma Shara has worked with many top orchestras around the world. She has conducted groups like the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. She has also led the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and the Russian National Orchestra.
Working with Famous Musicians
Besides orchestras, Inma Shara has performed with well-known solo musicians. These include the cellist Mischa Maisky and pianists like Boris Berezovsky. She has also worked with violinist Shlomo Mintz.
Special Performances and Recognition
Inma Shara has conducted concerts for very important people. She led a concert in Madrid where Queen Sofía of Spain was present.
In December 2008, she conducted a huge concert in the Vatican City. More than 7,000 people attended, and Benedict XVI was there. This concert celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Inma Shara was the first woman to conduct such a performance in the Vatican.
She has received special awards for her work. She was given the "European Excellence" prize. She was also named an "Spain Brand Honorary Ambassador." This means she helps represent Spain's leading brands around the world.
In May 2010, the European Commission invited her to conduct a concert. This concert was part of the closing day for Europe at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. She led the European Union Youth Orchestra for this event.
External links
- Official page: http://www.inmashara.com/
See also
In Spanish: Inma Shara para niños
