#235: Pablo Urbina (Conductor) (pt. 2 of 2)

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Spanish conductor, Pablo Urbina. He’s the Principal Conductor of the London-based Orchestra Vitae, and was recently named 3rd prize winner of the Siemens Halle International Conductors Competition.  Pablo has conducted orchestras throughout Europe and in Asia, and is equally passionate about symphonic and operatic genres. He is a strong advocate for outreach and education, and for Spanish and Hispanic repertoire. Since 2019, he has been an Ambassador of The Amber Trust UK, an organization supporting blind and partially-sighted children through music tuition. Make sure you visit his website to learn more about Pablo and his activities on and off the podium.

In this episode:
Let your understanding of classical music deepen as Pablo takes us through his creative process, drawing on his experiences working with the music collection of film composer Michael Kamen and his passion for Spanish and Hispanic repertoire. Pablo demystifies the world of classical music and explains how he makes it more accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences. He also gives us a peek into his approach to collaboration with various orchestras and institutions, revealing the complex network that supports this timeless genre.

Pablo doesn't stop at discussing his love for music; he also shares invaluable advice for those aspiring to venture into arts entrepreneurship. He underscores the importance of persistence in the face of adversity and the joy of proving your supporters right. Pablo also shares his innovative ideas for expanding the audience of classical music, like outdoor performances and open-invitation events. Join us for this episode, and come away with a renewed appreciation for classical music and some priceless nuggets of wisdom for anyone thinking of a career in the arts.

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Pablo Urbina
https://pablourbina.com/

Orchestra Vitae
https://www.orchestravitae.co.uk/

Siemens Halle International Conductors Competition
https://www.conductors-competition.com/

Royal College of Music
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/

Michael Kamen
https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/k/ka-kn/michael-kamen/

Amber Trust UK
https://ambertrust.org/

San Diego Youth Symphony
https://sdys.org/
Rotary Club International
https://www.rotary.org/en

USC Thornton School of Music
https://music.usc.edu/

Dave Hassell
https://www.davehassell.co.uk/

The Ring Cycle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Ring_des_Nibelungen

Dani Howard
https://www.danihoward.com/

Leonard Slatkin
https://www.leonardslatkin.com/

Rihanna
http://www.rihannanow.com/

Cold Play
https://www.coldplay.com/

Gustav Mahler
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Mahler

Help Musicians UK
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/