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Conductor Performer

Birth

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November 21, 1977 in Granada, Spain

 

Pablo Heras-Casado is a renowned Spanish conductor who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on February 28, 1977, in Granada, Spain, Heras-Casado grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a pianist, and his mother was a singer, which meant that music was always a part of his life. Heras-Casado began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and violin. However, it was conducting that captured his imagination, and he began to study the art of conducting in earnest. He attended the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Granada, where he studied with Juan de Udaeta, and later went on to study at the Schola Cantorum in Paris with Christopher Hogwood. Heras-Casado's talent as a conductor was quickly recognized, and he began to receive invitations to conduct orchestras around the world. In 2002, he made his debut with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in London, and he has since conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of the highlights of Heras-Casado's career was his appointment as the Principal Conductor of the Orchestra of St. Luke's in New York in 2011. This was a significant achievement for the young conductor, as the Orchestra of St. Luke's is one of the most prestigious orchestras in the United States. Heras-Casado has also been recognized for his work as a conductor, receiving numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2014, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Isabel the Catholic by the Spanish government for his contributions to the arts. He has also been awarded the Premio Nacional de Música, the highest honor for music in Spain, and the Herbert von Karajan Prize, which is awarded to outstanding conductors. In addition to his work as a conductor, Heras-Casado is also a prolific recording artist. He has recorded numerous albums with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. His recordings have received critical acclaim, and he has been nominated for several Grammy Awards. Heras-Casado is known for his versatility as a conductor, and he has conducted a wide range of repertoire, from Baroque music to contemporary works. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky, and he has been praised for his ability to bring out the nuances and subtleties of these composers' works. One of the most memorable performances of Heras-Casado's career was his 2013 performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the Berlin Philharmonic. The performance was part of the orchestra's annual New Year's Eve concert, and it was broadcast live around the world. Heras-Casado's interpretation of the work was praised for its energy and passion, and it was hailed as one of the best performances of the Ninth Symphony in recent memory. Heras-Casado is also known for his commitment to contemporary music, and he has conducted many premieres of new works by composers such as Peter Eötvös and Matthias Pintscher. He has also worked closely with the composer Thomas Adès, and he conducted the premiere of Adès' opera The Exterminating Angel at the Salzburg Festival in 2016. In addition to his work as a conductor, Heras-Casado is also a passionate advocate for music education.

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