Liceu Cambra Masterclasses & Concerts is synonymous with musical excellence and a unique space for the exchange of knowledge between the most renowned musicians and creators internationally. In this tenth edition, the series solidifies itself as one of the most important initiatives in its field, once again becoming a highly anticipated meeting place for students of the Conservatori Liceu to meet world-renowned masters. Furthermore, it is an unmissable event for music lovers in Barcelona, where they can enjoy high-quality live concerts.
In this masterclass, trombonist, composer, and orchestra conductor Alberto Urretxo will share his knowledge of the instrument. A distinguished trombonist, recognized for his skill and talent as a performer, he has excelled in executing demanding repertoires and can interpret both traditional music and more modern and innovative works.
Born in Mondragón (Basque Country), he graduated from the San Sebastián Conservatory of Music and the Côte Basque Conservatory of Music in Bayonne (France) with Professor J.J. Orza. Subsequently, he has perfected his skills with Francisco J. Rosario Vega and in master classes with trombonists such as J. Alessi, S. Hartman, M. Becquet, D. Finlayson, J. Markey. Since 1998 he has been principal trombone with the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra (BOS).
As a soloist, he has given recitals and concerts all over Spain, including the recent premiere, with the BOS, of ‘Finisterrai’, a concerto for trumpet, trombone and orchestra by the composer R. Mollá, dedicated to Esteban Batallan (principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra) and himself, under the baton of José R. Pascual Vilaplana. In the Festival Tubala Brass Week 2022, it is also worth mentioning the premiere of ‘Interplay’ for trombone and wind band, written by V. Egea and dedicated to him.
He has taught orchestral repertoire and chamber music at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Euskadi (Musikene) and trombone at the Leioa and Arrasate Musikal schools. He is regularly invited to give courses at music conservatories, music schools and youth orchestras such as the EIO, EIO txiki, EGO, the Andalusian Youth Orchestra, the National Youth Orchestra of Catalonia and the Spanish National Youth Orchestra (JONDE), as well as at international trombone and chamber music meetings and festivals. In South Korea, he has given master classes and recitals, together with the pianist Miyang Kim, on numerous occasions.
As director and coordinator of the ensembles Euskadi Brass and Soinuaren Bidaia, he develops an artistic project that highlights new creations, descriptive programmes, musical encounters and didactic and family programmes, with the aim of creating a community of coexistence and experiences, through music, with young people, amateurs, music lovers and other professionals.
Liceu Cambra – Masterclasses & Concerts series has the patronage of Ferrer-Salat Music Foundation.