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Josetxu Obregón
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Author: Michal Novak. CD “The Cello in Spain. Boccherini and other 18th century virtuosi”. Josetxu Obregón. La Ritirata. Glossa GCD 923103 (2015)
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| Born | Bilbao, Spain |
| Genres | Baroque |
| Instruments | Cello |
Josetxu Obregón is a talented Spanish cellist. He is famous for playing early music, which means music from a long time ago. He plays the cello in a special way that matches how it was played hundreds of years ago.
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Who is Josetxu Obregón?
Josetxu Obregón was born in Bilbao, Spain. He started his music journey playing the modern cello. He even taught at the Madrid Royal Conservatory. He also played with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam.
His Journey to Early Music
Later, Josetxu decided to focus on early music. This type of music uses instruments and styles from the past. He studied the Baroque cello. He learned from famous teachers like Lucia Swarts and Anner Bylsma. Anner Bijlsma taught him every week! Josetxu has won eleven awards in international music contests.
Playing with Orchestras
Josetxu Obregón is a very busy musician. He has played with many famous groups. He was the main cellist for the European Union Baroque Orchestra. With them, he played in 13 different countries. He even performed as a solo artist.
Leading His Own Group
He also plays with groups like the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Josetxu is the leader of his own music group called La Ritirata. As a solo player, he has performed cello concertos by Haydn and Boccherini. He has played these with orchestras in Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands.
Music Recordings
Josetxu Obregón has made many recordings. These recordings help people around the world hear his music. He has recorded music by composers like Boccherini and Andrea Falconieri.
Some of His Albums
- “Boccherini. Sonatas”. La Ritirata. Josetxu Obregón. Verso VRS 2065 (2008)
- “The Cello in Spain. Boccherini and other 18th century virtuosi”. Josetxu Obregón. La Ritirata. Glossa GCD 923103 (2015)
- “Andrea Falconieri. Il Spiritillo Brando. Dance music in the courts of Italy and Spain, c.1650”. La Ritirata - Josetxu Obregón. Glossa GCD 923101 (2013)
He also recorded Beethoven’s triple concerto. He has been part of recordings with other famous groups. These include L'Arpeggiata and Le Concert des Nations.
Appearing on TV and Radio
Josetxu has been featured on TV and radio shows. He was in a Dutch film about Luigi Boccherini. This film was shot in Arenas de San Pedro, Spain. His music has been played on channels like BBC Three and Mezzo TV.
Concert Tours and Festivals
Josetxu Obregón travels a lot to perform. He plays at important early music festivals. These festivals are held all over the world.
Where He Has Performed
He has played at the Fringe Festival Oudemuziek Utrecht in the Netherlands. He has also performed in Slovenia, Germany, and Croatia. Other places include North Macedonia, France, and Italy. He has played in the UK and Luxembourg too. He even made his first trip to America. He played concerts in New York City and Hartford. He plans to visit Mexico and Japan next.
His Special Instruments
Josetxu Obregón plays on very old and special instruments. His cello was made in 1740 by Sebastian Klotz. It was recently fixed by Johannes Loescher. He also uses historical bows. These bows are from different time periods. They were made by Kees van Hemert and Andreas Grutter.
See also
In Spanish: Josetxu Obregón para niños
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Josetxu Obregón, a Spanish cellist.
