JOSÉ ESTEBAN G. MIRANDA
He began his musical studies under Maestro Ángel Émbil to then continue his studies in Piano, Harmony and Composition at the Eduardo Martínez Torner Conservatory of Music of the Principality of Asturias.
He subsequently moved to Madrid where he obtained a degree in Orchestra Conducting at the city’s Royal Conservatory of Music. He also holds a degree in Art History from the University of Oviedo and a Master’s degree in Music Research from the International University of Valencia.
He completed his academic training by taking part in courses imparted by Maestros Pierre Cao, Aldo Ceccato, Erwin List and László Heltay. He himself has taught on numerous Choral Conducting courses and has been a jury member at various choir competitions.
He conducted the Princess of Asturias Foundation Youth Choir between 1987 and 1989 and was named principal conductor of the Foundation Choir in 1989. Leading this choral group, he has conducted a cappella and symphonic-choral concerts from all periods, as well as heading the world premiere of contemporary works and expanding the choir’s repertoire considerably.
Under his baton, the Princess of Asturias Foundation Choir has given polyphonic concerts in Israel, Italy, the USA, Greece, Belgium, France, Colombia and Portugal, as well as in numerous Spanish towns and cities. He has likewise conducted the Principality of Asturias Symphony Orchestra (OSPA), the Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, the Córdoba Orchestra, the City of Oviedo Symphony Orchestra and the CONSMUPA Symphony Orchestra on several occasions.
Since 2001, he combines his work as choir conductor with that of music teacher at the Eduardo Martínez Torner Advanced Conservatory of Music of the Principality of Asturias.