Josep Caballé Domenech
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Josep Caballé Domenech
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| Born | 1973 (age 51–52) Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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| Occupation | Conductor |
Josep Caballé Domenech (born in 1973) is a famous Spanish conductor. He leads orchestras and opera performances all over the world. He is currently the Principal Conductor of the Moritzburg Festival in Germany. He is also in his eighth year as the Music Director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic in the USA.
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Life and Early Career
Josep Caballé-Domenech was born in Barcelona, Spain. He grew up in a family of musicians. From a young age, he studied many instruments. These included piano, percussion, singing, and violin. He also took special lessons to learn how to conduct. His teachers included famous conductors like David Zinman and Jorma Panula. He also studied at Vienna's University of Music and Scenic Arts.
What a Conductor Does
A conductor is like the leader of an orchestra or opera. They stand in front of the musicians. They use their hands and a small stick called a baton. This helps them guide the music. They make sure everyone plays together. They also help the musicians express the feelings of the music.
Josep Caballé Domenech's Conducting Work
Josep Caballé Domenech has worked with many amazing orchestras. He recorded music with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also conducted the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Other groups include the Czech Philharmonic and the Munich Radio Orchestra. He has led orchestras in Japan, Spain, and the USA. Some of these are the New Japan Philharmonic and the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed with the Houston Symphony.
He has also conducted in many famous concert halls. These include the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He has also performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Conducting Operas
Maestro Caballé Domenech is also well-known for his work with operas. An opera is a play where the story is told mostly through singing. He first conducted an opera called Così fan tutti by Mozart. This was at Barcelona's Liceu opera house. He has also led other operas there. These include L'elisir d'amore and Lucia di Lammermoor.
He has conducted operas in many other European cities. These include Vienna, Lisbon, and Berlin. He has also worked at the Semperoper Dresden. He has conducted famous operas like Le nozze di Figaro and Tosca. He even worked with the famous singer Plácido Domingo.
Recent Performances
In recent years, Josep Caballé Domenech has been very busy. He conducted a new ballet called "Negro Goya." He also led performances of Bizet's Carmen and Rossini's Barbier. He conducted Puccini's Boheme at the Staatsoper Berlin. He also led Wagner's Ring cycle in Halle. He conducted Strauss' Salome in Bogotá.
He has also worked with famous musicians. He conducted a concert with the cellist Yo-Yo Ma. This was for the 90th Anniversary Gala of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra. He also collaborated with the pianist Lang Lang.
Awards and Recognition
Josep Caballé-Domenech has received several important awards. He won the Aspen Prize. This award is from the American Academy of Conducting at Aspen. He was also chosen to be a "protégé" of Sir Colin Davis. This means Sir Colin Davis, a very famous conductor, mentored him. This was part of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. He also won the 1st Concurso Jóvenes Directores de Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias in 2000. In 2001, he won the 13th Nicolai Malko International Competition for Young Conductors.
See also
In Spanish: Josep Caballé Domenech para niños
