How does the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana sound?
Explore the instruments and musicians of the renowned Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana.
Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana (2021) by Palau de les ArtsLes Arts, València
The Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana (OCV) was founded in 2006 by renowned conductor Lorin Maazel, who also served as its first musical director.
Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana (2021) by Palau de les ArtsLes Arts, València
As the orchestra of the Palau de les Arts, it has quickly gained both public and critical prestige, reaching a level of artistic excellence that makes it one of the best orchestras in Spain and one of the most important to have been created in Europe in recent years.
Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana (2021) by Palau de les ArtsLes Arts, València
James Gaffigan became the OCV's music director in September 2021. His tenure will open and close seasons with Mozart's Requiem and Berg's Wozzeck, respectively.
#DescubrelaOCV
Hear the sounds of the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana! #DescubrelaOCV is a video series showcasing each instrument of this acclaimed orchestra. Swipe to begin.
Violin
Discover the violin with Benjamin Scherer, assistant principal within the first violins of the OCV.
Concert flute
Discover the concert flute with Magdalena Martínez, flute soloist of the OCV.
Horn
Discover the horn with Bernardo Cifres, horn soloist of the OCV.
Clarinet and e-flat clarinet
Discover the clarinet and the e-flat clarinet with Joan Enric Lluna and Cecilio Vilar, clarinet and e-flat clarinet soloists of the OCV, respectively.
Viola
Discover the viola with Sergio Sáez, viola player of the OCV.
Violoncello
Discover the cello with Alejandro Friedhoff, cellist of the OCV.
Double-bass
Discover the double bass with Zoltan Dosa, double bass of the OCV.
Bassoon
Discover the bassoon with Salvador Sanchís, bassoon soloist of the OCV.
Oboe
Discover the oboe with Pierre Antoine Escoffier, oboe soloist of the OCV.
Timpani
Discover the timbal with Gratiniano Murcia, solo timbal player of the OCV.
Trumpet
Discover the trumpet with Rubén Marqués, trumpet soloist of the OCV.
Tuba
Discover the tuba with Ramiro Tejero, tuba soloist of the OCV.
Xylophone
Discover the xylophone with Francisco Inglés, percussion soloist of the OCV.
Discover all the videos of the #DescubrelaOCV series in the following links:
1. Violin
2. Concert flute
3. Horn
4. Clarinet and e-flat clarinet
5. Viola
6. Cello
7. Double Bass
8. Bassoon
9. Oboe
10. Timpani
11. Trumpet
12. Tuba
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