Principal Professors on the Teaching Staff command performing expertise and are now either enjoying semi-retirement from the international circuit or hold residential positions in Spain’s leading musical institutions. They are responsible for instruction of the core curriculum and work closely with the Mentor Professors to realise the Academy’s philosophy for all students to be employment–ready upon graduation.
The Academy prides itself on bringing together a veritable mix of nationalities and cultures who share a common pursuit of musical excellence; and a united wish to share knowledge and experience with a younger generation.
Juan Carlos Navarro
Violin Pedagogue
Violin
David Fons
Concert Soloist
Viola
David Apellániz
Concert Soloist/ Conservatory Superior, Zaragoza
Cello
José Enrique Bouché
Concerto Soloist & Chamber Musician
Cello
Javier Sapiña
Principal, Orchestra de Valencia
Double Bass
Cristina Montes
Principal, Palau de les Arts
Harp
Salvador Martínez Tos
Principal, Orchestra de Valenica
Flute
Cristina Gómez
Principal, Staatskapelle Berlin
Oboe
Jose Franch
Concert Soloist /Pacific Wind Quintet
Clarinet
Salvador Sanchis
Principal, Palau de les Arts
Bassoon
Juan Sapiña
Principal, Orchestra de Valencia
Bassoon
Xelo Giner
Concert Soloist
Saxophone
Rubén Simeó
Concert Soloist
Trumpet
David Pastor
Concert Jazz Soloist
Trumpet
Raúl Díaz
Principal (retired), London Philharmonic Orchestra
French Horn
María Rubio
Principal, Orquesta de Valenca
French Horn
David Rejano
Principal, Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Trombone
Antonio Zapata
Principal, Banda Municipal of Valencia
Trombone
Sergio Finca
Principal, Spanish Luurs Brass
Tuba
Gratiniano Murcia
Principal, Palau de les Arts
Percussion, Timpani
Francisco Inglés Monzón
Principal, Palau de les Arts
Percussion, Mallets
María José Seguí
Voice & Language Coach, Palau de les Arts
Francisco Coll Garcia
Award-winning Composer
Rafael Sanz-Espert
Principal Conductor, Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid
