Conductor

François López-Ferrer

Conductor

François López-Ferrer

Resident Conductor of the Académie of the Opéra de Paris 2024 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award 2021–22 Dudamel Fellow, Los Angeles Philharmonic

Resident Conductor of the Académie of the Opéra de Paris 2024 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award 2021–22 Dudamel Fellow, Los Angeles Philharmonic

"The concert ended brilliantly with a very convincing version of "La Valse" by Ravel’ prodigious score. The work of López-Ferrer was highlighted, with absolute mastery of the complicated rubati that are part of this sarcastic and brilliant anti-tribute to the charms of a Viennese waltz.”
El Mercurio
"López-Ferrer’s view of this enchanting piece was atmospheric and cinematic. The orchestra was wonderfully transparent and perfectly balanced throughout each movement."
The Cincinnati Business Courier
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Stefana Atlas
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Laura Vivio
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François López-Ferrer

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 and opera houses worldwide, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) at the Hollywood Bowl, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Opéra national de Paris, Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini at the Rossini Opera Festival, Houston, Detroit, and Utah Symphony Orchestras, Orquesta Nacional de España, Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico, Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia, Orquesta Sinfónica Radio Televisión Española, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Ensemble intercontemporain, Opéra de Lausanne, and George Enescu Philharmonic.

Upcoming engagements include debuts with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid at the Teatro Real de Madrid in a production of Verdi’s Il Trovatore, Symphonieorchester der Volksoper Wien, Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao, Biel Solothurn Symphony Orchestra, and Opera San Antonio leading Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, as well as returns to the Basque National Orchestra, Omaha Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Symphony San Jose, and the Orchestre internationale de Genève.

His journey began as Associate Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony (CSO) and May Festival, where he made a significant impact on audiences and critics alike. In January 2022 he seamlessly stepped in for Louis Langrée with the CSO for the US premiere of Mark Simpson’s Violin Concerto, featuring Nicola Benedetti. López Ferrer’s artistry was further refined during his tenure as a 2021-22 Dudamel Fellow with the LA Phil, as well as Resident Conductor of the Opéra de Paris's Académie. He was a featured conductor in the 2022 Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview alongside the Louisiana Philharmonic.

López-Ferrer’s early career includes roles as Associate Conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Chile and Principal Conductor of the Ballet Nacional Chileno, winner of the inaugural 2015 Neeme Järvi Prize at the Menuhin-Gstaad Festival and former member of the Deutsche Dirigentenforum. Born in Switzerland and raised in the United States, he brings together Cuban and Spanish heritage and speaks six languages fluently.

contact
Guiomar Blanco
Head of European Strategy, Artist Manager
email
Stefana Atlas
Managing Director
email
Laura Vivio
Artist Manager
email
General management
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