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Jordi CasasSpanish Catalan choral conductor
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Content:
- Josep Vila i Casañas: A Renowned Choral Conductor
- Early Career and Training
- Founding and Leading Choral Ensembles
- Prestigious Leadership Roles
- Chamber Choir of the Catalan Orfeo (1990-Present)
- Madrid Community Choir (1998-Present)
Josep Vila i Casañas: A Renowned Choral Conductor
Josep Vila i Casañas is a distinguished Spanish Catalan choral conductor hailed as "one of Spain's most acclaimed and active choral directors."
Early Career and Training
Born into a musical family, Vila i Casañas began his musical journey at the Escolania de Montserrat, a renowned boys' choir school located in the Montserrat monastery. His formative years spent singing in this prestigious choir laid the foundation for his future career.
Founding and Leading Choral Ensembles
Vila i Casañas founded and directed the Coral Carmina for 15 years, shaping the ensemble into a highly respected choral group. Concurrent with his work with the Coral Carmina, he also led the choral course for the Spanish Radio and Television.
Prestigious Leadership Roles
Catalan Orfeo (1988-1998)In 1988, Vila i Casañas took the helm of the renowned Barcelona choral ensemble, the Catalan Orfeo. For a decade, he guided the collective to exceptional heights, establishing it as one of the leading choral groups in Spain.
Chamber Choir of the Catalan Orfeo (1990-Present)
In addition to leading the Catalan Orfeo, Vila i Casañas founded the Chamber Choir of the Catalan Orfeo in 1990. This smaller ensemble allowed him to showcase the group's versatility and explore more intimate choral repertoire.
Madrid Community Choir (1998-Present)
Since 1998, Vila i Casañas has been the artistic director of the Madrid Community Choir. Under his leadership, the choir has gained international recognition for its excellence in choral performance.
