José Miguel Moreno facts for kids
José Miguel Moreno (born in Madrid, Spain, in 1955) is a famous Spanish musician. He is a specialist in playing old musical instruments that have strings you pluck, like the vihuela, lute, theorbo, and different kinds of guitars.
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Who is José Miguel Moreno?
José Miguel Moreno is known around the world for his amazing talent with historical string instruments. These are instruments that were popular many centuries ago. He brings their beautiful sounds back to life for modern audiences.
Early Success and Awards
In 1977, José Miguel Moreno won a big award called the First Prize at the Incontri Chitarristici di Gargnano in Italy. This was a very important competition for guitar players. Since then, he has won many more awards for his musical recordings. These awards show how much people appreciate his skill and dedication to music.
Working with Famous Musicians
José Miguel Moreno has played in many concerts and made recordings with some very famous groups and musicians.
Collaborations with Hesperion XX and Jordi Savall
He has worked closely with the well-known music group "Hesperion XX" and its leader, Jordi Savall. They are famous for playing early music, which means music from a long time ago. Playing with them has allowed José Miguel to share his passion for historical instruments with a wider audience.
His Own Music Groups
Besides working with others, José Miguel Moreno also has his own music groups. These include "La Romanesca" and "Orphenica Lyra." The name "Orphenica Lyra" comes from a very old and important music book from 1554, written by Miguel de Fuenllana. This shows José Miguel's deep respect for the history of music.
Founding Glossa Music
José Miguel Moreno also helped start a Spanish classical music company called Glossa Music. He co-founded it with his brother, Emilio Moreno, who plays the viola. This company helps other musicians record and share their classical music with the world.
José Miguel Moreno continues to be an important figure in the world of early music, helping people discover and enjoy the sounds of instruments from the past.
