Jesús López Cobos facts for kids

Jesús López Cobos in 2015

Jesús López Cobos (born 25 February 1940 – died 2 March 2018) was a famous Spanish conductor. He was born in a town called Toro, in Zamora, Spain. He became well-known for leading many important orchestras and opera houses around the world.

Who Was Jesús López Cobos?

Jesús López Cobos was a talented musician who led groups of musicians, like an orchestra or an opera company. This job is called conducting. A conductor helps all the musicians play together perfectly. They make sure the music sounds just right.

His Amazing Career

López Cobos had a very busy and successful career. He worked with many famous music groups.

Leading Opera in Berlin

From 1981 to 1990, he was the main music director for the Deutsche Oper Berlin. This is a very important opera house in Berlin, Germany. He helped create many wonderful opera shows there.

Working with Spanish Orchestras

He also led the Orquesta Nacional de España (National Orchestra of Spain). He was their music director from 1984 to 1988. This was a special role in his home country.

Across the Ocean in Cincinnati

From 1986 to 2001, López Cobos was the music director for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in the United States. He spent 15 years with this orchestra, making beautiful music.

Leading in Lausanne and Madrid

He was also the main conductor for the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne in Switzerland. He held this role from 1990 to 2000. Later, from 2003 to 2010, he returned to Spain. He became the music director for the Teatro Real in Madrid, another very important opera house.

His Final Years

Jesús López Cobos passed away in Berlin, Germany, on 2 March 2018. He was 78 years old. He left behind a legacy of beautiful music and performances.