Period

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Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1995 by Dutch cellist Elias Arizcuren. The ensemble is made up of eight cellists who come from different parts of the world, including Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands. The group is known for its unique sound and its ability to blend different musical styles, including classical, contemporary, and traditional music from the Iberian Peninsula. Elias Arizcuren, the founder of the ensemble, was born in Pamplona, Spain, in 1958. He began playing the cello at a young age and went on to study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid. After completing his studies, he moved to the Netherlands, where he became a member of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1995, he decided to form his own ensemble, which he called Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico. The ensemble's main members include Elias Arizcuren, who serves as the group's artistic director and principal cellist, and seven other cellists: Ángela Aparicio, José Miguel Gómez, Fernando Arias, Ángel Luis Quintana, José Manuel Álvarez, Ángel García Jermann, and Guillermo Pastrana. Each member of the ensemble brings their own unique style and musical background to the group, which helps to create the ensemble's distinctive sound. One of the highlights of Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico's career was their performance at the 1998 World Expo in Lisbon, Portugal. The group performed a program of traditional and contemporary music from the Iberian Peninsula, which was well-received by the audience and critics alike. The ensemble also performed at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, where they played a program of Spanish and Portuguese music. In addition to their performances at major international events, Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico has also released several albums, including "Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico" (1997), "Alma y Vida" (2000), and "Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico Plays Villa-Lobos" (2009). The group's recordings have received critical acclaim and have helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading classical music groups in the world. Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico has also received numerous awards and accolades throughout their career. In 2001, the ensemble was awarded the Spanish National Music Prize, which is one of the highest honors in the Spanish music industry. The group has also been recognized for their contributions to the promotion of Spanish and Portuguese music, as well as their efforts to bring classical music to new audiences. Overall, Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico is a unique and innovative classical music ensemble that has made a significant impact on the music world. With their distinctive sound and their ability to blend different musical styles, the group has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic classical music groups in the world.

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