A Director of Reference
Since 2012, Josep Pons i Viladomat, born in Puig-reig in 1957, has held the position of musical director at the Gran Teatre del Liceu. His professional career is testimony to a passion for music that has marked his life, with more than forty productions directed, with a special focus on the masterpieces of the 19th and 20th centuries.
An Impressive Musical Legacy
Pons is recognized as honorary director of the National Orchestra and Choir of Spain and the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada, with which he collaborated for years. In addition, he was one of the founders of the National Youth Orchestra of Catalonia and played a prominent role as executive musical director during the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
The Influence of Montserrat
His musical training began at the Escolania de Montserrat, a place that deeply marked his artistic evolution. Pons fondly remembers his arrival in Montserrat, suggested by his teacher, who saw in him extraordinary potential. His experience there was an immersion in a rich musical and cultural tradition that dates back centuries.
A Unique Environment
Life at Escolania was intense and structured, with daily rehearsals and a wide repertoire of polyphonic and contemporary music. Pons had the opportunity to work with prominent conductors and composers, and was introduced to contemporary music at an early age.
A Catalan Musical Heritage
Pons emphasizes that Montserrat has not only influenced Catalan music, but has been its essence. As a center of culture and music, it has trained generations of performers and composers who have contributed to the musical heritage of Catalonia.
Reflections on Faith and Music
Despite his religious training in Montserrat, Pons shares that he has never fully identified with a confessional indoctrination. His spiritual experience has been more about questions than answers, a reflection that accompanies his musical path.
A Future Full of Music
With a career full of success and recognition, Josep Pons continues to be a key figure in the music world. His dedication and passion for music have not only led him to conduct great orchestras, but have also enriched the cultural life of Catalonia and beyond.
