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Born in Stuttgart (Germany) in 1984, he began his music studies at the age of seven at the Tenor Cortis Professional Conservatory of Music in Dénia. Specializing in classical guitar under the guidance of Professor Vicent Ballester, he participated early on in public activities and auditions. He continued his intermediate studies at the same conservatory, attending numerous courses and seminars taught by renowned guitar professionals such as Tomás Camacho, Carles Trepat, Hopkinson Smith, Nacho Rodes, Marçal Cervera, Joaquín Clerch, Carlo Marchione, Aniello Desiderio, and Michel Zanetti. In 2005, he began his studies at ESMUC (Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya) in classical guitar (under the tutelage of Alex Garrobé) and flamenco guitar (under the guidance of Maestro Cañizares). As a soloist, he has performed in various auditoriums across Spain and on Radio Ser programs.

First prizes in the Manuel de Falla, Miquel Llobet, and Swiss International Online Music Composition Competitions. Selected as one of the best artists among 36 countries in She Lives Budapest. Awarded by the IVC for the multidisciplinary project Mar Nuestro. His music has been performed at prestigious festivals, such as the Internationales Musikinstitut Darmstadt in Germany and Mixtur Barcelona, and he receives commissions from major figures like Salvador Brotons. He has published three reference books on improvisation for classical guitar.

Winner of the Francisco Tárrega International Guitar Competition, Anabel Montesinos has performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall. With over 10 international awards, she has played with renowned orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. She is also recognized for her recordings with Naxos, including Alma Llanera, dedicated to Latin American music. Beyond her classical repertoire, she has performed popular music arrangements, including Queen. She is currently an ambassador for Strömmar and a Savarez artist.

Kathleen Balfe, cellist, has lived in Spain since 2003, where she has built a multifaceted career performing in a variety of styles as an orchestral musician, soloist, and member of various musical ensembles.

Zoran Dukic is recognized as one of the most important classical guitarists of his generation. He has performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Tchaikovsky Hall. Trained in Zagreb and Cologne, he has won multiple international competitions, including two editions of the “Andrés Segovia” Competition. He was also the first foreigner to win the “Fundación Guerrero” Competition in Madrid. He is currently a professor at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague and the Royal Welsh College, and is a founding member of the European Guitar Quartet. Since 2011, he has been a D’Addario Artist.

Renowned soloist Valeria Zorina, a disciple of the great Sir Yehudi Menuhin and the Alban Berg Quartet, trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London under the guidance of maestro David Takeno. Her performances at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Auditorio Nacional in Madrid, along with her recordings with OEHMS CLASSICS/NAXOS, have led the young violinist to sign contracts with Europe’s most prestigious classical radio stations. Valeria Zorina is a tenured professor at the KATARINA GURSKA CENTER in Madrid, a guest lecturer at various international academies, and a jury member at international violin competitions.

Apadrinado por Valery Gergiev, Alexis debutó en el Teatro Mariinsky en 2007 con “Las bodas de Fígaro” y se ha consolidado como director invitado habitual de prestigiosas orquestas internacionales. Formado en piano en Madrid y dirección en Manchester, Cleveland y San Petersburgo, ha liderado orquestas como la Sinfónica de San Petersburgo y la Real Filharmonia de Galicia. Como director de ópera, ha montado producciones destacadas y estrenos mundiales. Reconocido con premios como “100 Españoles” y de la Fundación Ciurlionis, también es compositor y fundador de festivales como “Tardes de España” y “Alborada Clásica”. Actualmente, es Director Artístico de la New York Opera Society y continúa expandiendo su impacto en la música clásica internacional.

Aniello Desiderio has won 18 first prizes in international competitions and has performed with Virtuosi di Mosca and RSO Berliner, among others. He was awarded the “Artist in Residence Award” in 1999 by German Radio DLF. Together with his brothers, he founded Passione Napoletana, which performs music from Naples. In 2009, he created the “Quartetto Furioso” project with his brothers and a percussionist, where they performed “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi and “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires” by Piazzolla.

Isabel Villanueva is an acclaimed violist recognized for her passion and charisma in classical music. She has performed as a soloist with international orchestras and has premiered over 20 works for viola. Her album Bohèmes was awarded Best Classical Music Album in 2018. She is a professor at the Royal College of Music in London and the Conservatori del Liceu in Barcelona. Villanueva has been invited to major festivals and collaborates with renowned artists. Currently, she promotes the viola internationally through her project VIOLA POWER.

Internationally acclaimed Mexican guitarist, he has won first prizes in competitions such as Francisco Tárrega and Julián Arcas in Spain, and René Bartoli in France. He studied at UNAM and the Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt in Weimar, receiving the Gabino Barreda University Merit Medal and the National Youth Award in 2002. He has collaborated with major orchestras such as OFUNAM, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Evgeny Svetlanov Symphony Orchestra. He has worked with conductors like Leo Brouwer, JoAnn Falletta, and Gustavo Rivero Weber, and has performed at venues such as the Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, the National Theatre in Belgrade, and the Beethovenfest in Bonn. Recently, he produced the album Sound Dreams and participated in the world premiere recording of El árbol de la vida for NAXOS.

Concert guitarist and teacher with training from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid and a Master’s in Guitar from Maastricht, she has stood out for her international performances and her role as a soloist with renowned orchestras. In addition, she has been a jury member at international competitions and is currently a professor at the Katarina Gurska Higher Music Center in Madrid. Her career also includes directing the Madrid International Guitar Festival, where she combines her passion for music and teaching with a personalized pedagogical approach.

Judith Choi-Castro is a Spanish violinist with a versatile international career, performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. Trained at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in London, she also studied at the Manhattan School of Music. She has performed at venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Royal Opera House. Her debut album, Assorted Encores, was recorded in 2015. Additionally, she is a passionate teacher, organizes educational projects, and collaborates on contemporary repertoire with her Albany Trio, which focuses on works by female composers.

Since a young age, he began his classical guitar studies with a Chinese guitarist, and due to his interest in Spanish culture, he moved to Spain in 2017 to continue his training. In 2018, he joined the Centro Superior Katarina Gurska, where he studied under Laura Verdugo. He has performed in various cultural venues, and since 2020, he has been dedicated to teaching guitar. He specializes in adapting his methods to each student’s needs, helping them develop their skills while enjoying the learning process.

Graduated in Journalism and Advertising, he has been part of Radio Clásica since 2007. Since 2014, he has hosted the program Sinfonía de la mañana (Morning Symphony), for which he received an Ondas Award in 2016 for Best Program or Presenter. Additionally, since January 1, 2018, he has presented the Vienna New Year’s Concert for RTVE and collaborates with the long-running RNE program El ojo crítico. He also hosts the show En clave de 5 on Radio 5.

Spanish-American pianist internationally recognized for his virtuosity and expressive interpretation. After making his debut at Carnegie Hall, he has performed in renowned venues across Europe and the United States as a soloist and with leading orchestras. His versatility spans from classical repertoire to contemporary premieres. Trained in Spain and at Yale, he has won top prizes in international competitions and has released several acclaimed albums, including his latest, Iberian Dances, nominated for prestigious awards.

Born in Madrid, Spain, in 1994, he began playing the guitar at the age of 13. At 23, he applied to the Conservatorio Arturo Soria, where he was awarded a scholarship. He is currently studying composition at the Centro Superior Katarina Gurska under the guidance of David del Puerto. His performances as a guitarist, mainly in Madrid, have led him to play at venues such as Sala Clamores Jazz, Bocanegra, Nuba British Coffee, and Plaza España.

Superior Professor of Classical Guitar at the Manuel Castillo Conservatory in Seville. Awarded the Honor Prize in the specialty of Renaissance Lute and Vihuela. He has taught at the Manuel Castillo Superior Conservatory and the Cristóbal de Morales Professional Conservatory in Seville, as well as at the Manuel Rojas Elementary Conservatory in Nerva (Huelva), where he served as director for 19 years. Specializing in medieval plucked string instruments for 30 years, he has conducted concert tours, lectures, and master classes across Europe, America, and Africa. He has recorded the first two albums in history dedicated to medieval plucked string instruments (THE EVIDENCE, 2015, and TATULÓN, 2028) for the LINDORO label, which have been highly acclaimed by both specialized critics and audiences.