Jose Gonzalez Granero
José González Granero (born February 11, 1985) is a Spanish clarinetist and composer. Since 2010, he is the Principal Clarinet for the San Francisco Opera.[1]
Early life and education
Granero was born in
Granero completed undergraduate studies at the Granada Superior Conservatory (Spain) and the Milan Conservatory. In 2007, he moved to Los Angeles to attend the USC Thornton School of Music and the Colburn School for studies with Yehuda Gilad.[2]
Career
In 2010, Granero joined the San Francisco Opera as principal clarinetist. He was selected from over 249 applicants and 129 finalists. Following the 2011 season, he was offered tenure. Besides his participation with the Opera Orchestra, he has also been invited to perform in guest appearances with the San Francisco Ballet and the San Francisco Symphony. He has also performed as guest principal clarinet with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Odense Symphony Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia and the City of Granada Orchestra among others.[3]
References
- ^ "José González Granero - Principal Clarinet". San Francisco Opera.
- ^ "José González Granero". San Francisco Opera Orchestra.
- ^ "José González Granero - Principal Clarinet". San Francisco Opera.