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Conductor  

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Joan Enric Lluna is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born in Barcelona, Spain, on May 22, 1966, Lluna grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a clarinetist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Lluna showed a keen interest in music and began playing the clarinet at the age of six. Lluna's talent was evident from the start, and he quickly became a prodigy. He studied at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona, where he received his degree in clarinet performance. He then went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg, Germany, where he received a diploma in clarinet performance. Lluna's career as a professional musician began in 1988 when he joined the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya (OBC). He quickly rose through the ranks and became the principal clarinetist of the orchestra in 1991. During his time with the OBC, Lluna performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. In addition to his work with the OBC, Lluna has also performed as a soloist with many other orchestras around the world. He has collaborated with conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, and Riccardo Chailly. Lluna has also performed with some of the world's most renowned chamber music ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Tokyo String Quartet. One of the highlights of Lluna's career was his performance at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He was chosen to perform the Olympic Hymn during the opening ceremony, which was watched by millions of people around the world. Lluna's performance was widely praised, and it helped to establish him as one of the world's leading clarinetists. Lluna has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of music. In 1995, he was awarded the National Music Prize by the Generalitat de Catalunya, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a musician in Catalonia. He has also been awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a citizen of Catalonia. In addition to his work as a performer, Lluna is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona and the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg. He has also given masterclasses around the world, including in the United States, Japan, and Australia. Lluna's repertoire is vast and includes works from many different periods and styles. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Brahms, and Debussy. He has also premiered many new works by contemporary composers, including Joan Guinjoan, Benet Casablancas, and Leonardo Balada. In recent years, Lluna has continued to perform and record extensively. He has released several critically acclaimed recordings, including a recording of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto with the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya. He has also collaborated with other musicians on a number of projects, including a recording of Brahms' Clarinet Quintet with the Emerson String Quartet. Joan Enric Lluna is a true master of his craft and a dedicated ambassador for classical music. His talent, dedication, and passion for music have made him one of the world's leading clarinetists, and his contributions to the world of music will be remembered for generations to come.

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