2024 Conductor
October 26-27, 2024
"Nunca se Voló tan Bajo"
Sala Beckett · Barcelona
CrossingLines Ensemble — Musical theatre work with text and music by Carlos de Castellarnau
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2015 — Present
Barcelona
Biography
From Orchestra to Podium
Lorenzo Ferrándiz brings an extraordinary depth of perspective to conducting, having transitioned from over two decades as a percussionist with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam—one of the world's most prestigious ensembles. This rare journey from orchestral musician to conductor has given him an intimate understanding of ensemble dynamics and an exceptional ability to communicate with musicians.
Working alongside some of the most celebrated conductors of our time during his orchestral career, Lorenzo absorbed the nuances of interpretive mastery. His conducting style is now celebrated for its intensity and interpretative precision, forging profound connections between composers' intentions and modern audiences.
Today, Lorenzo champions contemporary music while honoring the classical tradition, bringing fresh perspectives to works both new and established. His performances across Europe and South America have earned critical acclaim and established him as a vital voice in contemporary conducting.
Current Positions
01
Chief Conductor
CrossingLines Ensemble, Barcelona
02
Guest Conductor
Ensemble New Babylon, Bremen
03
Professor & Ensemble Director
Esmuc, Barcelona
04
Professor
Musikene, País Vasco
20+
Years with Concertgebouw
40+
World Premieres
12+
Orchestras Conducted
4
Countries Active
Performance Archive
Selected Highlights
A selection of notable performances from opera houses, concert halls, and festivals across Europe
2024 Conductor
July 12-14, 2024
Òh!pera: "Contradir la Nit"
Gran Teatre del Liceu · Barcelona
Microóperas de Nueva Creación — Music by Montserrat Lladó
2024 Conductor
March 4, 2024
Machaut: Messe de Notre Dame
L'Auditori (Sala 1 Pau Casals) · Barcelona
CrossingLines + Sollazzo Ensemble — Works by Guillaume de Machaut & José María Sánchez-Verdú
2023 Assistant Conductor
October 28 - November 8, 2023
"Anthony & Cleopatra"
Gran Teatre del Liceu · Barcelona
Orquestra Simfònica i Cor del Liceu — Opera by John Adams
2023 Conductor
November 27, 2023
XXXIV Young Composers Award
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía · Madrid
CrossingLines Ensemble — Final Concert SGAE Foundation - CNDM 2023
2023 Assistant Conductor
March 18-21, 2023
"Alexina B."
Gran Teatre del Liceu · Barcelona
Orquestra Simfònica del Liceu — Opera by Raquel García-Tomás
2022 Assistant Conductor
March 3-18, 2022
"Pelléas et Mélisande"
Gran Teatre del Liceu · Barcelona
Orquestra Simfònica i Cor del Liceu — Six performances of Debussy's masterwork
2022 Conductor
April 27-29, 2022
"Un encuentro con Beethoven"
Auditorio Manuel de Falla · Granada
Orquesta Ciudad de Granada — Works by Ludwig van Beethoven
2021 Assistant Conductor
April 30 - May 10, 2021
"Lessons in Love and Violence"
Teatro Real · Madrid
Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid — Six performances of George Benjamin's opera
2021 Assistant Conductor
February 26 - March 11, 2021
"Lessons in Love and Violence"
Gran Teatre del Liceu · Barcelona
Orquestra Simfònica i Cor del Liceu — Six performances of George Benjamin's opera
2019 Conductor
September 1-3, 2019
"The Nightmare before Christmas"
L'Auditori (Sala 1 Pau Casals) · Barcelona
OBC — Film with live orchestra, soundtrack by Danny Elfman
2019 Conductor
September 14-16, 2019
"Trautonium Concertos"
Bremen, Hannover, München
Ensemble New Babylon — Works by Hindemith, Genzmer, and contemporary composers
Career
Professional Journey
Current Positions
2015 — Present
Chief Conductor
CrossingLines Ensemble, Barcelona
Leading Barcelona's foremost contemporary music ensemble. Under his direction, CrossingLines has premiered over 40 new works and performed at major festivals including Huddersfield, Mixtur, and the Sampler Series at L'Auditori.
2017 — Present
Guest Conductor
Ensemble New Babylon, Bremen
Regular guest conducting appearances with this innovative German ensemble, exploring the boundaries of contemporary repertoire including the acclaimed NAXOS recording of Benet Casablancas' works.
Present
Professor & Ensemble Director
Esmuc & Musikene
Teaching conducting and chamber music at Spain's leading conservatories. Director of Esmuc Ensemble, a chamber orchestra focused on 20th-century and contemporary compositions.
Opera & Major Productions
2019 — 2023
Assistant Conductor
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
Assistant to Josep Pons and John Adams on major productions including "Lessons in Love and Violence", "Anthony & Cleopatra", "Pelléas et Mélisande", and "Alexina B." Over 30 performances at one of Europe's great opera houses.
2021
Assistant Conductor
Teatro Real, Madrid
Six performances of George Benjamin's "Lessons in Love and Violence" with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid at Spain's premier opera house.
Foundation & Recognition
20+ Years
Percussionist
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam
Two decades as a member of one of the world's finest orchestras. Collaborated with legendary conductors including Mariss Jansons, Bernard Haitink, and Riccardo Chailly. This experience forms the foundation of his conducting philosophy.
2014
Competition Recognition
Eduard Toldrà Competition
Winner of the Musicians' Award at the III International Competition of Orchestral Conducting — recognition voted by fellow orchestral musicians, honoring his unique ability to communicate and connect.
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
2014
Musicians' Award
III International Competition of Orchestral Conducting Eduard Toldrà. Voted by the orchestra musicians themselves — a testament to his ability to communicate and inspire from the podium.
2014/15
JukeBoxx NewMusic Award
For the performance of "Fixacions II" by Carlos de Castellarnau with CrossingLines Ensemble. International recognition for excellence in contemporary music interpretation.
2013
Competition Finalist
I Conducting Competition of Córdoba's Orchestra. Early recognition of conducting talent that would soon flourish into an international career.
Expertise
Areas of Specialization
Two decades of orchestral experience combined with passionate advocacy for new music
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Contemporary Music Champion
A tireless advocate for living composers, Lorenzo has premiered over 40 new works. He maintains close collaborative relationships with composers including Benet Casablancas, Raquel García-Tomás, Carlos de Castellarnau, José María Sánchez-Verdú, and Bernat Vivancos, shaping works from conception to premiere.
World Premieres Composer Collaborations New Commissions
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Symphonic Conducting
Regular appearances with major Spanish orchestras including the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya (OBC), Orquesta Ciudad de Granada, Catalunya Philharmonic, and the orchestras of Córdoba and Extremadura. Repertoire spans from Beethoven to Shostakovich and beyond.
OBC Barcelona Granada Film Scores
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Opera & Music Theatre
Extensive operatic experience at Gran Teatre del Liceu and Teatro Real, working alongside Josep Pons and John Adams. From Debussy's "Pelléas et Mélisande" to contemporary works by George Benjamin and Raquel García-Tomás. Regular conductor for Òh!pera contemporary opera productions.
Gran Teatre del Liceu Teatro Real Contemporary Opera
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Chamber & Ensemble Leadership
Chief Conductor of CrossingLines Ensemble and Guest Conductor of Ensemble New Babylon. Extensive work with specialized ensembles including Quartetto Maurice, Barcelona Modern Ensemble, Frames Percussion, and Sollazzo Ensemble spanning Europe and South America.
CrossingLines New Babylon International Tours
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Pedagogy & Education
Professor at Spain's two leading music conservatories: Esmuc (Barcelona) and Musikene (País Vasco). Director of Esmuc Ensemble, nurturing the next generation of contemporary music performers. Previously taught percussion and chamber music at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and Conservatory of Aragón.
Esmuc Musikene Ensemble Direction
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Recording Artist
Recording artist with NAXOS label, featuring critically acclaimed interpretations of works by Benet Casablancas with Ensemble New Babylon. Committed to documenting contemporary Spanish and Catalan music for future generations.
NAXOS Contemporary Spanish Critical Acclaim
Repertoire
Musical World
Contemporary Spanish & Catalan
Casablancas, García-Tomás, de Castellarnau, Vivancos, Sánchez-Verdú, Carrascosa
20th Century Masters
Stravinsky, Shostakovich, Debussy, Sibelius, George Benjamin
Baroque Reimagined
Jean-Féry Rebel, Machaut, Bach — through contemporary arrangements
Opera & Music Theatre
From Debussy to John Adams, contemporary chamber opera
International New Music
Rebecca Saunders, Beat Furrer, Clara Iannotta, Enno Poppe
Classical Foundations
Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Brahms, Handel
Media
Performance Videos
Selected recordings with CrossingLines Ensemble, Ensemble New Babylon, and Esmuc Ensemble
Le Cahos
Jean-Féry Rebel (arr. Manuel Rodríguez Valenzuela)
CrossingLines Ensemble
Blau
Bernat Vivancos
Orquestra de l'Esmuc
Fixacions II
Carlos de Castellarnau — JukeBoxx Award Winner
CrossingLines Ensemble
aequae
Raquel García Tomás
CrossingLines Ensemble
Disegno
Shai Cohen
Ensemble New Babylon
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Manuel Rodríguez Valenzuela
CrossingLines Ensemble
Less is More
Pablo Carrascosa
Esmuc Ensemble
29 — First Part
Manuel Rodríguez Valenzuela
CrossingLines Ensemble
Collaborations
Orchestras, Ensembles & Institutions
Symphony Orchestras
- Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
- Orquestra Simfònica del Gran Teatre del Liceu
- Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya
- Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid
- Orquesta Ciudad de Granada
- Orquestra Simfònica de l'ESMUC
- Filarmònica de Catalunya
- Orquesta de Córdoba
- Orquesta de Extremadura
Contemporary Ensembles
- CrossingLines Ensemble
- Ensemble New Babylon
- Barcelona Modern Ensemble
- Esmuc Ensemble
- Frames Percussion
- Quartetto Maurice
- Sollazzo Ensemble
- Experimental Funktion
- Cosmos Quartet
Venues & Festivals
- Gran Teatre del Liceu
- Teatro Real, Madrid
- L'Auditori, Barcelona
- Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid
- Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
- Festival Mixtur
- OUT·SIDE Festival
- Sampler Sèries
Composers Championed
- Benet Casablancas
- Raquel García-Tomás
- Carlos de Castellarnau
- José María Sánchez-Verdú
- Bernat Vivancos
- Montserrat Lladó
- Pablo Carrascosa
- Manuel Rodríguez Valenzuela
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