José-Luis Garcia

José-Luis Garcia was a renowned Spanish violinist and conductor born on February 25, 1944, in Madrid. He began studying the violin at the age of six under the guidance of his father. Garcia won first prize at the Sarasate Competition in Pamplona in 1960, which led him to continue his studies at the Royal College of Music in London with Antonio Brosa. He became a professor of violin at the Royal College at just 22 years old. García was best known for his work as the leader and director of the English Chamber Orchestra for over 20 years. His repertoire spanned from Baroque to 20th-century composers, and he was noted for his lyrical tone and rich string sonority. He also conducted orchestras worldwide and was mentored by Sergiu Celibidache.

Garcia's performances and recordings were highly praised, including a bestselling version of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" with the ECO. He worked with prominent conductors like Daniel Barenboim and Sir Colin Davis. Garcia was also a soloist with leading European orchestras and appeared at notable events such as the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. José-Luis Garcia passed away on August 11, 2011, at the age of 67. However, the provided releases do not match his known discography or style, suggesting a potential mix-up with another artist.

Genres

Classical

Latest Release

Haydn: Keyboard Concertos, Hob. XVIII:3, 4 & 11

Joseph Haydn•

José-Luis Garcia•

English Chamber Orchestra

Album - 9 Tracks - Released November 25, 2022