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Pablo Ferrández is a contemporary Spanish cellist who maintains an active international solo career. He received the Emerging Artist award from the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) in 2016. Ferrández performs on a Francesco Goffriller cello constructed in 1694, an instrument previously used by notable cellists. His discography includes works from the standard cello concerto repertoire, often recorded with major orchestras for labels such as Sony Classical.
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What instrument does Pablo Ferrández play?
Ferrández performs on a cello made by Venetian luthier Francesco Goffriller in 1694. Historic Goffriller instruments are particularly valued for their powerful lower register and projection.
Where did Pablo Ferrández study cello?
The Spanish cellist studied at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid and later at the Kronberg Academy in Germany. His teachers have included Natalia Shakhovskaya and Frans Helmerson.
Which major competition helped establish Pablo Ferrández internationally?
Ferrández became a prizewinner at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 2015. He was subsequently named Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2016 International Classical Music Awards.
What can listeners expect from Pablo Ferrández's recordings?
His recorded repertoire combines major Romantic cello works with chamber music and modern programming. His album Reflections includes music connected with Rachmaninoff, Falla, and other composers rather than presenting a single conventional concerto program.
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