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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Upcoming events

6 march
2026

Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao / Sociedad Coral de Bilbao

Bilbao, Spain
Festival Musika Música / Teatro Arriaga
Arriaga: Symphony in D Major
Bizet: Te Deum / Naroa Intxausti, Beñat Egiarte
Tickets
7 march
2026

Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao

Bilbao, Spain
Festival Musika Música / Euskalduna Bilbao
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major / Judith Jauregui
Strauss: Don Juan
Tickets
18 march
2026

Biel Solothurn Symphony Orchestra

Biel, Switzerland
Tower: Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 6
Korngold: Violin Concerto / Liza Ferschtman
Price: Negro Folk Song in Counterpoint
Ellington: Three Black Kings
Tickets
27, 28 march
2026

Omaha Symphony

Omaha, NE, USA
Chin, Unsuk: Subito con Forza
Schumann, Clara: Piano Concerto in A Major / Zee Zee
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor
Tickets
30 april / 2 may
2026

Opera San Antonio

San Antonio, TX, USA
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia
Tickets
22, 25, 26, 27, 28 may
2026

Basque National Orchestra / Vocalia Taldea

San Sebastián, Spain
Bernaola, Carmelo: Abestiak
Saint-Saëns: La Nuit / Elena Sancho-Pereg
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream / Elena Sancho-Pereg, Marifé Nogales
Tickets
4,15 jul
2026

Teatro Real

Madrid, Spain
Verdi: Il Trovatore
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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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