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Conductor

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in Almussafes, Valencia

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Carles Magraner is a renowned Spanish cellist, conductor, and musicologist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on December 23, 1958, in Valencia, Spain, Magraner grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a composer and conductor, and his mother was a pianist. Magraner started playing the cello at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Magraner's musical education began at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Valencia, where he studied under the guidance of renowned cellist José Jiménez. He later continued his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, where he studied with cellist André Navarra. During this time, Magraner also studied musicology at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, where he earned a degree in musicology. Magraner's career as a cellist began in the early 1980s when he joined the Orquesta de Valencia as a soloist. He quickly gained recognition for his virtuosic playing and was soon invited to perform with other orchestras throughout Spain and Europe. In 1987, he founded the ensemble Capella de Ministrers, which specializes in early music from the Mediterranean region. The ensemble has since become one of the most respected early music groups in Europe, and Magraner has been its artistic director and principal cellist since its inception. Magraner's work with Capella de Ministrers has earned him numerous awards and accolades. In 1992, the ensemble won the National Music Prize awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. In 2002, Magraner was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Valencian government for his contributions to the arts. In 2010, he was awarded the Gold Medal for Fine Arts by the Spanish government, the highest honor given to artists in Spain. Magraner's work as a conductor has also been highly praised. He has conducted numerous orchestras throughout Europe, including the Orquesta de Valencia, the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia. He has also conducted opera productions, including Monteverdi's L'Orfeo and Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Magraner is also a respected musicologist. He has written extensively on early music from the Mediterranean region and has published several books on the subject. His research has focused on the music of the Sephardic Jews, the Moors, and the Christian kingdoms of medieval Spain. Magraner's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his work has helped to promote early music from the Mediterranean region to a wider audience. His virtuosic playing, insightful conducting, and groundbreaking research have earned him a place among the most respected musicians of his generation.

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