François López-Ferrer

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López-Ferrer brought forth a richly characterful sound, always with clarity and precision… A perfect conclusion to a night filled with memorable moments

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Spanish-American conductor François López-Ferrer has carved an impressive path in the world of classical music, distinguished by his dynamic artistry and compelling performances. Recipient of the prestigious 2024 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, his international career has been marked by recent debuts with esteemed orchestras worldwide, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil), Hong Kong Philharmonic, Orquesta Nacional de España, Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia, Orquesta Sinfónica Radio Televisión Española, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Ensemble intercontemporain, Opéra de Lausanne, and George Enescu Philharmonic.

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23,26 september
2026

Opéra national de Paris

Paris, France
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia
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7 november
2026

Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Ravel: La Valse
Quiñones Núñez, Ema: Concierto Caribe / Andrés Maldonado
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor
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27,28 november
2026

Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Chile

Santiago, Chile
López, María Carolina: En todas partes
Ravel: Valses Nobles et sentimentales
Chausson: Poème for violin and orchestra / Alissa Margulis
Ravel: Tzigane / Alissa Margulis
Poulenc: Gloria
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4,5 december
2026

Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Chile

Santiago, Chile
Vila, Cirilo: Germinal
Porra, Lauri: Euphoria / Lauri Porra
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2
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9 january
2027

Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León

Santiago, Chile
Program TBD
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14 february
2027

Orchestre de chambre de Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland
Sperger, Johannes: Aria: “Selene, del tuo fuoco non mi parlar” for Double Bass and Orchestra / Daniel Spörri, Raphaël Hardmeyer
Mozart: “Per questa bella mano”, KV 612 for Double Bass and Orchestra / Daniel Spörri, Raphaël Hardmeyer
Poulenc: Sinfonietta
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18,19 february
2027

Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao

Bilbao, Spain
Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Violin Concerto No. 2 “I profeti” / Francesca Dego
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
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10 april
2027

New Mexico Philharmonic

Albuquerque, NM, USA
Ortiz, Gabriela: Kauyumari
Korngold: Violin Concerto / Carmelo de los Santos
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite
Ginastera: Estancia Suite
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News

Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award winner

François López-Ferrer, Resident Conductor of the Académie of the Opéra de Paris joins a distinguished list of young conductors supported and promoted by the 24-year-old organization.

Beckmesser: François López-Ferrer debutará en el Hollywood Bowl con la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles

El director de orquesta hispano-estadounidense, alumno de Dudamel con la Filarmónica de los Ángeles durante la temporada 2021-2022, regresará al frente de la orquesta californiana este verano, estrenándose en el podio del Hollywood Bowl. El programa, titulado Tango sinfónico y flamenco, ofrecerá la Suite núm. 2 de El sombrero de tres picos de Falla, Las cuatro estaciones de Buenos Aires de Piazzolla, Iberia de Debussy, y el Bolero de Ravel.

Experience: François López-Ferrer ready for the next step in his conducting career

At 33, François López-Ferrer has checked all the career-preparation boxes and seems primed for his first music directorship. “I hope so,” he said. “That’s the natural next step, and I’m really excited for whatever possibilities may come.”

Videos

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 | HK Phil

Interview: l'Académie de l'Opéra de Paris

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