Pablo was awarded the Prize for Extraordinary Studies in viola when he graduated from the Melcior Gomis Conservatory in Ontinyent. Coming from a family of musicians, he finished his Bachelor’s Degree in Viola Performance at the Valencia Joaquín Rodrigo Higher Conservatory of Music. He furthered his training with masterclasses from violists Rivka Golani, Joaquín Riquelme, David Fons, Elena Unaldi, Isabel Villanueva, Simone Gramaglia, Josep Puchades, Sergio Sáez, Julia Hu, Pilar Marín, Álvaro Gallego, Isabel López and Ana Mba.
He has been a member of the Spanish National Youth Orchestra, the Orchestre National des Jeunes du Luxembourg, the Universal Korean Organic Ensemble, the Symphonic Orchestra of the Ribera, the Symphonic Orchestra of the Unión Musical of Lliria, the Youth Symphony of the Region of Valencia and the University of Valencia’s Philharmonic Orchestra.
He has collaborated with the Valencia Symphony Orchestra, the Alicante Symphonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Federation of Musical Societies of the Region of Valencia under the baton of Cristóbal Soler and John Carewe. He is part of chamber music ensembles such as the Chamber Music Orchestra of Valencia and the Saturnals Orchestra.
Currently, he works as a violist in the Tenerife Symphonic Orchestra and is a founding member of Nostrum Mare Camerata.
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- There seems to be a sector of the population, made up to a large extent by young people, who are not familiar with classical or traditional music or other art forms and, unless they have learned about these things in school, or know anyone involved in the arts, have no interest in finding out about them. I think many of these people simply view classical music as too specialized or technical, and believe that if you are not an expert, you will not understand or enjoy it. I would like to refute this and other myths, and wish that communications media and public institutions defended much more powerfully the cultural and essentially human values that music possesses, convincing people that listening to it can give you insight, arouse emotions and lift your spirit. This message, showing how traditional arts can connect with modern ones, and inviting people to simply enjoy and value music, would go a long way to attracting new listeners to the genre.
- I have not often thought of pursuing another career. Since I was a child, music has been a fundamental element in my life, since various family members are professional musicians, and because my father, in particular, always made sure I had the opportunities to enjoy, understand and come to love music. Fairly early on, then, it was clear in my mind that I wanted to study music and play the viola for the rest of my life. However, initially, I wasn’t considering music as a profession and at various times in my teens I told my parents that I wanted to give the Conservatory up. However, those turned out to be empty threats, and finally I understood that I wanted to make music my profession. Alternatives would have been to choose a field that melded communications and the humanities, perhaps journalism, philology or even philosophy, as I’ve always been interested in exchanging ideas about current affairs and history and debating with others about our positions.
- Do I get nervous when I step onto a stage? I will have to give a nuanced explanation to the question, but the short answer is, “Yes!”. All depends on what I feel is at stake in a concert or an audition. Sometimes it is very easy for me to control my nerves and really enjoy myself as I play; other times, I have really had a hard time. Clearly experience performing is an important factor when it comes to handling your nerves, something you learn to do as time goes on. But there is always that little frisson when you approach the stage and, while it is all part of performing, it can be unpleasant and frustrating if you do not know how to manage it.
- I enjoy watching films, although I haven’t had much time to devote to cinema and just know the basics about actors, directors, etc. Two films that made an impression were The Basketball Diaries and The Pianist.
- I believe that Nostrum Mare Camerata is different from other orchestras in that, above all else, and far from concentrating on any economic concerns, it strives for the highest musical and artistic quality, giving a unique twist to the pieces it plays, without ever losing sight of the framework of their creation. It is forging an identity that people will easily appreciate and associate with it. The ensemble is also unique in that its concerts are really fun because they break with the tried and true and the audience comes away with a glimpse, both visual and aural, of all the hard work that went into the event. If we add to this the enormous musical and human qualities of all the group’s members and the untiring and efficient work of the organizers who handle all the aspects that go into producing any musical performance, the result can be no other than an ensemble that is excellent, buoyant and keenly tuned to the world around it, with such high projections and potential that it will leave no one indifferent.