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Conductor

Birth

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1962 in Barcelona, Spain

 

Ernest Martinez Izquierdo is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born in Valencia, Spain, in 1968, Izquierdo showed an early interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of six. He later switched to the trumpet and began studying at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Valencia. Izquierdo's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most promising young musicians in Spain. He went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where he received his diploma in conducting. After completing his studies, Izquierdo began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras in Spain and Germany. He quickly gained a reputation for his exceptional musicality and his ability to bring out the best in his musicians. In 1997, Izquierdo was appointed the principal conductor of the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada, a position he held for six years. During his tenure, he led the orchestra in numerous performances and recordings, including a critically acclaimed recording of Manuel de Falla's "El Amor Brujo." In 2003, Izquierdo was appointed the music director of the Midland Symphony Orchestra in Michigan, USA. During his time with the orchestra, he led them in a wide range of performances, from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. He also worked to expand the orchestra's outreach programs, bringing music to underserved communities and schools. In addition to his work with the Midland Symphony Orchestra, Izquierdo has conducted numerous other orchestras around the world, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de RTVE in Madrid. Izquierdo's talent and dedication to music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2005, he was awarded the prestigious "Premio Nacional de Música" by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, in recognition of his contributions to the world of classical music. He has also been awarded the "Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes" by the Spanish government, and the "Premio Ojo Crítico de Música Clásica" by the Spanish radio station RNE. Throughout his career, Izquierdo has remained committed to bringing classical music to a wider audience. He has worked to break down barriers between musicians and audiences, and to make classical music more accessible and relevant to people of all ages and backgrounds. In recent years, Izquierdo has continued to build on his impressive career, conducting orchestras around the world and working to inspire the next generation of musicians. His passion for music and his dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected and admired conductors of his generation.

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