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Conductor  

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Xavier Díaz-Latorre is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on December 31, 1972, in Barcelona, Spain. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in music and began playing the guitar at the age of six. His parents, who were both musicians, encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Díaz-Latorre began his formal music education at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, where he studied under the guidance of renowned guitarists such as Emili Pujol and Alex Garrobé. He later continued his studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he studied under the tutelage of Hopkinson Smith. Throughout his career, Díaz-Latorre has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, including the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Wigmore Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He has also performed at numerous music festivals, including the Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias, the Festival de Música Antigua de Barcelona, and the Festival de Música de Santander. One of the highlights of Díaz-Latorre's career was his performance at the 2008 Edinburgh International Festival, where he performed a solo recital of music by Spanish composers. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and cemented Díaz-Latorre's reputation as one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation. In addition to his solo performances, Díaz-Latorre has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles. He has worked with the renowned early music ensemble Hesperion XXI, led by Jordi Savall, and has also collaborated with the baroque orchestra La Capella Reial de Catalunya. Díaz-Latorre's repertoire is diverse and includes music from a wide range of periods and styles. He is particularly known for his interpretations of music from the baroque period, and has recorded several albums of music by composers such as Bach, Scarlatti, and Weiss. In recognition of his contributions to the world of music, Díaz-Latorre has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2003, he was awarded the prestigious Premi Ciutat de Barcelona, which is awarded annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the cultural life of the city. He has also been awarded the Premi Nacional de Cultura de Catalunya, which is awarded by the Catalan government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the cultural life of the region. In addition to his performing career, Díaz-Latorre is also a respected music educator. He has taught at several institutions, including the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya and the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona. He has also given masterclasses and workshops at institutions around the world, including the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. In conclusion, Xavier Díaz-Latorre is a highly respected classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. His performances have been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and he has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In addition to his performing career, he is also a respected music educator, and has taught at several institutions around the world.

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