The Orchestra of València was established in 1943, led by
Joan Lamote de Grignon. Its history features international tours to countries such as England, France (1950), Italy, Turkey (1996 with
Mstislav Rostropovich as soloist), Germany (2002), Austria, and the Czech Republic (2008 with pianist
Joaquín Achúcarro), and participation in the
Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival and Neuer Musik festival in Zurich. The roster of resident conductors includes Hans von Benda, Napoleone Annovazzi,
José Iturbi,
Enrique García Asensio, and others, with Alexander Liebreich currently serving as music director and Chief Conductor. Guest conductors have included notable figures like
Ataúlfo Argenta,
Sergiu Celibidache,
Riccardo Chailly, and
Valery Gergiev. Soloists who have performed with the orchestra encompass Daniel
Barenboim, Mstislav Rostropovich, among others. The orchestra has also accompanied singers such as
Victoria de los Ángeles,
Plácido Domingo, and
Montserrat Caballé. The Orchestra has premiered works by composers like
José Evangelista and
Antón García Abril and has a diverse recording portfolio, including pieces by
Beethoven,
Liszt, and Spanish composers like
Manuel de Falla and
Joaquín Rodrigo. Significant premieres include the opera "Maror" by
Manuel Palau. ==Principal Conductors==