Jesús Villa-Rojo

Jesús Villa-Rojo is a Spanish clarinetist, composer, and conductor whose career has beautifully bridged performance and contemporary classical creation. Born in 1940 in Brihuega, Spain, he studied at the Madrid Royal Conservatory and later in Paris, developing a passion for pushing musical boundaries. A champion of modern Spanish music, he founded Madrid's influential Grupo Círculo in 1973, spotlighting avant-garde works through energetic collaborations. His compositions often weave traditional Spanish textures with bold experimental techniques, showcased in pieces like *Concierto Plateresco* and his *Música da camera* series. As a clarinet virtuoso, he’s dedicated albums like *El Clarinete Actual* to expanding the instrument’s modern repertoire, while works like *IBERSAX* highlight his flair for blending Iberian roots with fresh sonic exploration. Whether crafting cello solos or dynamic orchestral statements, Villa-Rojo remains a key figure in Spain’s contemporary classical scene.

Genres

Experimental

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Avant-garde

Chamber Music

Neo-classical

Spanish Classical

Latest Release

Jesus Villa-Rojo el clarinet actual (III)

Jesús Villa-Rojo

Album - 8 Tracks - Released July 3, 2012