The cotitzat conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada debuts with the Valencian Community Orchestra with works by Mozart and Bartók

• The Colombian, of Viennese training, conducts two master works of the repertoire: 'Simfonia Júpiter' by Mozart and 'Concert per a orchestra' by Bartók
• Recognized by his energy, elegance and communication skills, Orozco-Estrada regularly works with the main orchestras in Europe and the United States

Valencia (05/01/2023). The Colombian conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada will make his anticipated debut with the Valencian Community Orchestra (OCV), scheduled for May 10 at 7:30 p.m., with a concert of works by Mozart and Béla Bartók at the Auditori de Les Arts.

Described as the 'miracle of Vienna' by demanding Austrian critics, Orozco-Estrada is considered one of the essential names on the international circuit. The specialized press and the public agree to highlight the unique energy and elegance, in addition to the great communication skills of the podium, who believe that their concerts are “a unique experience.”

For his first concert with the OCV, the maestro, born in Medellín and trained in Vienna, has selected two essential works from the symphonic repertoire: 'Simfonia Júpiter' by Mozart and 'Concert per a orchestra' by Bartók; ideal vehicle to demonstrate the training quality of the holder of Les Arts i gaudir-la.

Mozart will compose the 'Simfonia no. 41', the last symphony, the summer of 1788, about three years after the death. This work of four movements stands out for its majesty and grandeur, which supposedly inspired the violinist and businessman Johann Peter Salomon to adopt the nickname 'Jupiter' in reference to the Roman Empire.

Almost two centuries later, in 1943, Bartók, suffering from leukemia, composed his famous 'Concert per a orchestra'. Given that this piece is more like a symphony for the use of a full orchestra, the Romanese will decide to name the 'concert' for the great weight that the soloists had. However, unlike traditional concerts, the role of soloist rotates between the various instruments of the orchestra, in order to focus on one instrument.

The prices of the locations for this vetlada range between 30 and 45 euros. Children under 28 years old can get tickets for a special price of 10 euros to the symphonic concerts of the season.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, a native of Medellín, began his musical education playing the violin, becoming interested in musical direction at the age of 15. In 1997 he moved to the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, where he learned direction from the great Uroš Lajovic, who, later on, became a student of Hans Swarowsky.

Since then, the Colombian has led an ascendant career that has led him to regularly direct such prestigious groups as the philharmonics of Berlin, Israel, London and Vienna; the Staatskapelle Dresden; l'Orchestra of the Leipzig Gewandhaus; l'Orquestra Royal del Concertgebouw; l'Orquestra National de França; the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, or the Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia.

Between 2014 and 2021 Orozco-Estrada will occupy the position of chief conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony, a position that will also combine with that of musical director of the Houston Symphony (2014-2022) and chief conductor of the Vienna Symphony (2020-2022). Starting in the 2025-2026 season, he will assume the musical direction of the Colònia Opera and the Gürzenich-Orchester of the German city.