Pablo González Bernardo
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Pablo González Bernardo (born 1975), is a Spanish
conductor
.
, Spain
, and studied at the Conservatoire in his hometown and in London
at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
. In 2000, González won the first prize of the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition
and in 2006 the first prize of the Cadaqués Orchestra International Conducting Competition
.
Pablo González has served as assistant conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra
, the Spanish National Youth Orchestra
and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
, Bournemouth Sinfonietta
and as principal guest conductor of the Cadaqués Orchestra
. As a guest conductor he has also conducted the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, Danish National Chamber Orchestra
, City of London Sinfonia
, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Orchestre National de Belgique, Wiener Kammerorchester
, Orchestre Philarmonique de Strasbourg, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Hamburger Symphoniker, Orchestre Philarmonique de Liège, Winterthur Musikkolegium and most of the orchestras in Spain.
In October 2008 González was appointed principal conductor of the Barcelona Symphony and Catalonia National Orchestra.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
.
Biography
Pablo González was born in OviedoOviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city....
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, and studied at the Conservatoire in his hometown and in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. Students can pursue courses in Music, Opera, Drama and Technical Theatre Arts.-History:...
. In 2000, González won the first prize of the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition
Donatella Flick Conducting Competition
The Donatella Flick Conducting Competition is an international music competition for young conductors, held biennially in London.-History:The Donatella Flick Conducting Competetition is named after the philanthropist Donatella Flick, who founded the competition in 1990 to help young conductors to...
and in 2006 the first prize of the Cadaqués Orchestra International Conducting Competition
Cadaqués Orchestra International Conducting Competition
The Cadaqués Orchestra International Conducting Competition, is a music competition for young conductors organized by the Cadaqués Orchestra in Catalonia, Spain.-History: The competition takes place every two years and is organized by the Cadaqués Orchestra...
.
Pablo González has served as assistant conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre.-History:...
, the Spanish National Youth Orchestra
Spanish National Youth Orchestra
The Spanish National Youth Orchestra is a Spanish youth orchestra....
and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is an English orchestra. Originally based in Bournemouth, the BSO moved its offices to the adjacent town of Poole in 1979....
, Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Bournemouth Sinfonietta
The Bournemouth Sinfonietta was a chamber orchestra founded in 1968 as an off-shoot of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.-Formation:The orchestra was initially conducted by George Hurst, who acted as artistic adviser, and Nicholas Braithwaite, in order to perform the classical repertoire in the...
and as principal guest conductor of the Cadaqués Orchestra
Cadaqués Orchestra
The Cadaqués Orchestra is a chamber orchestra based in Cadaqués, Catalonia, Spain. Originally founded in 1988 to be the resident orchestra of the Cadaqués Festival, the orchestra has since become an established orchestra with a regular concert season...
. As a guest conductor he has also conducted the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
The Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne is a Swiss chamber orchestra based in Lausanne, Switzerland.The violinist and conductor Victor Desarzens founded the orchestra in 1942, and served as its first artistic director for 30 years...
, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, Danish National Chamber Orchestra
Danish National Chamber Orchestra
The Danish National Chamber Orchestra is a small symphony orchestra consisting of 42 players...
, City of London Sinfonia
City of London Sinfonia
The City of London Sinfonia is an English chamber orchestra based in London. In London, the CLS performs regularly at Cadogan Hall and St Paul's Cathedral. It is also the resident orchestra at Opera Holland Park. The CLS has annual residencies in four towns in Southern England: Ipswich, King's...
, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Orchestre National de Belgique, Wiener Kammerorchester
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
The Vienna Chamber Orchestra is an Austrian chamber orchestra based at the Vienna Konzerthaus....
, Orchestre Philarmonique de Strasbourg, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Hamburger Symphoniker, Orchestre Philarmonique de Liège, Winterthur Musikkolegium and most of the orchestras in Spain.
In October 2008 González was appointed principal conductor of the Barcelona Symphony and Catalonia National Orchestra.