JMWO Madrid 1956
1956
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JMWO Madrid 1956

Conducted by Jesus Arambarri

The session
In 1956 JM World Orchestra brought together outstanding young musicians in Madrid under the guidance of world-class conductors such as Jesus Arambarri for a full concert programme followed by an international tour showcasing the orchestra’s talent on renowned stages and festivals. The edition featured Narciso Yepes as soloist.
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Year1956
LocationMadrid, Spain
ConductorJesus Arambarri
On the podium

The conductors.

Jesus Arambarri
Conductor

Jesus Arambarri

Jesús Arámbarri Gárate (1902– 1960 ) was a Basque classical music conductor and composer. In 1953 Arámbarri became a professor at the Madrid Conservatory and conductor of the Madrid Symphony Orchestra. Known for his dedication to both the classical repertoire and the promotion of Spanish music, he contributed to concerts, collaborations, and the broader development of orchestral culture in Spain.

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In the spotlight

The soloists.

Narciso Yepes
Soloist

Narciso Yepes

Narciso Yepes (1927–1997) was a celebrated Spanish classical guitarist known for his major influence on 20th-century guitar performance. He gained international recognition for developing and promoting a 10-string guitar, designed to expand the instrument’s resonance and harmonic possibilities. Throughout his career, he performed worldwide, recorded extensively, and contributed significantly to the development of classical guitar technique and repertoir

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