Jose EscandellConductor
José Escandell is a Spanish conductor whose career spans symphonic and operatic repertoire across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Trained at the “Joaquín Rodrigo” Superior Conservatory of Music in Valencia, he specialized in orchestral and choral conducting, composition, and instrumental performance, later refining his craft with renowned maestros such as Cervera Collado, Cervera Lloret, Marco Guidarini, and Marco Zuccarini.
Since 1998, he has appeared as a guest conductor with orchestras including The Orquesta de Ploiesti (Romania), Orquesta de Logroño (Spain), Orquesta de Cámara del Empordà (Spain), Philharmonic Orchestra of Pleven (Bulgaria), Studio Primo Orchestra (Bulgaria), Russe Symphony and Opera Orchestra (Bulgaria), Milano Classica Orchestra (Italy), Cervera Lloret Orchestra (Spain), Orquesta Ciudad de Valencia (Spain), EAFIT Orchestra of Medellín (Colombia), European Symphony Orchestra (aroun the the world), Antofagasta Symphony Orchestra (Chile), the orchestra of L.G Artist Management, The orchestra and choir of the National Opera of Moldova, as well as the National Symphony Orchestra of Panama.
His operatic work has brought him to prestigious stages with productions of Turandot, Tosca, Aida, Norma, La Traviata, Otello, Rigoletto, and Carmen among others, collaborating with internationally acclaimed singers and ensembles.
Highlights of recent seasons include tours across Spain with the National Opera of Moldova and L.G Artist Management, conducting in major theaters from Madrid to Alicante, Vigo, and Santander, with audiences of up to 15,000. He has also been invited to lead the Philippsburg Chamber Orchestra Academy in Germany and serves as Honorary Conductor of K-Classicorchestras, a network of 60 orchestras in South Korea. Earlier in his career, he collaborated with the legendary Montserrat Caballé on several projects.
A versatile musician, Escandell combines a wide-ranging repertoire with a strong commitment to education. He has led specialized courses on harmony and operatic repertoire and worked alongside distinguished artists such as Anahí Carfi, concertmaster of La Scala in Milan. His artistry, shaped by deep knowledge and international collaborations, continues to make him a sought-after conductor on the world stage.
