JOSEP VICENT
Conductor / Music Director
Current activity
• Chief Conductor at ADDA Simfònica. Artistic & Music Director at ADDA Alicante.
• Chief Conductor and Music Director at Argovia Philharmonic, Switzerland.
• GRAMMY® & Latin GRAMMY® nominee , 2023 and 2024.
• Double Winner National Academy of Music Prices in Spain 2024.
• Music Director with “La Fura dels Baus" Opera and Music Theater Group since 2014
• Upcoming concerts 2025/2026:
Josep Vicent
Music Director / Conductor with an outstanding international career leading some of the most prestigious ensembles in Spain and around the world. His fresh and captivating style, combined with a deep artistic commitment, has led him to conduct the London Symphony Orchestra, the New World Symphony Miami, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Rotterdam Philharmonic, the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, the Radio Metropol Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Residentie Orchestra, the Paris Chamber Orchestra, as well as the national symphonies of Belgium, Chile, Spain, France, and Brazil, among many others. He has also performed at opera houses such as the Teatro Real Madrid, Teatre del Liceu Barcelona, the Gewandhaus Leipzig Opera, and the Teatro Colón, among others.
His aesthetically diverse programming has become a defining characteristic of his unique creative personality. Discover more of this versatile musician, nominated for a Grammy and Latin Grammy here.
Photo: Chris Isali
Courtesy of Argovia Philharmonic
UPCOMING CONCERTS
REVIEWS / NEWS
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Argovia Philharmonic Orchestra – 2026/27 Season
An invitation to experience music in all its intensity. A season driven by passion, designed to move, inspire, and connect with every moment.
The Argovia Philharmonic Orchestra, together with its Chief Conductor Josep Vicent, presents a programme that brings together major works of the symphonic repertoire, fresh perspectives, and unique encounters with guest artists—shaping a musical journey full of energy and expressive depth.
Don’t miss a single moment. This season is yours to feel.
Josep Vicent on RTVE’s 24h Channel
A conversation on RTVE’s 24-hour news channel that places music at the heart of dialogue, identity, and cultural projection.
In this interview, Josep Vicent shares the vision and journey of ADDA·Simfònica Alicante, a project built on excellence, commitment, and a clear international vocation. An approach that goes beyond music itself, positioning culture as a driving force for connection and the future.
A close and insightful testimony that reflects not only a career, but also a way of understanding music—as a shared language, as emotion, and as purpose.
An Evening of Extraordinary Intensity
With the Orquestra de València, one of those rare experiences that leaves a lasting imprint and reminds us why we make music.
Deeply grateful to all my colleagues in the orchestra for their trust, generosity, and commitment to a shared sound.
It is a true privilege to work alongside a concertmaster such as Enrique Palomares and an exceptional soloist like Anna Fedorova.
Gregorio Nieto presents a deeply refined and compelling recital, where strength and sensitivity coexist with natural ease. His interpretation is marked by a strong sense of expression and contrast, moving effortlessly between moments of brilliance and more introspective passages. Under the precise and inspired direction of Josep Vicent, leading the London Symphony Orchestra, the result is a cohesive and distinguished recording—one that reveals a cellist with a clear artistic voice and a keen musical intelligence.
Scherzo Magazine.
Conductor Josep Vicent makes his debut with the Columbus Symphony! He will lead the orchestra in several concerts of captivating music and energy. Starting with Falla’s Three Cornered Hat Suite and featuring Korngold’s emotionally rich Violin Concerto that will delight you and elevate the evening with its lyrical beauty. Falla’s El amor brujo and Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 completes the program in a lively homage to the great classics and influences from Flamenco, Latin dance and Spanish passion.
Blake Pouliot, violin
Anabella Petronsi, vocalist
Griset Damas-Roche, flamenco dancer
Falla: Three Cornered Hat Suite: Introduction and Jota (Final Dance)
Korngold: Violin Concerto
Falla: El amor brujo: Ballet Suite
Márquez: Danzón No. 2
A resounding success marked the opening of ADDA·Simfònica’s 2025–26 season
Under the direction of Josep Vicent, ADDA·Simfònica launched its new symphonic season, Journey to Ithaca, last Friday, 3 October, to a sold-out hall and an overwhelming, electrifying ovation from the audience at the Auditorio de la Diputación de Alicante.
The programme featured the world premiere of ITACA, by Alicante-born composer Ximo Cano—dedicated to Josep Vicent and ADDA·Simfònica—alongside Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, performed with brilliance by Martín García García, and a powerful, deeply compelling interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.
In the words of critic José Antonio Cantón (El Mundo, RITMO, Scherzo), it was “an absolutely historic performance, one that leaves you speechless.”
Prior to the concert, Josep Vicent offered an exclusive talk for subscribers, sharing the conceptual thread of the season—an inner journey and a constant search for beauty and emotion.
“Each concert will be a stage of the journey—an invitation to emotion, to risk, and to the sonic beauty that connects us all,” the maestro remarked.
Josep Vicent conducts Rimsky-Korsakov, de Falla, and Bernstein — With Ginesa Ortega and David Romero (flamenco)
Josep Vicent made his debut as the new Principal Conductor of the Argovia Philharmonic with a vibrant and captivating performance.
The season-opening concert took place at the Alte Reithalle in Aarau, launching the 2025/26 program “Célébration.” It was the orchestra’s first opportunity to present Vicent to its audience, and he immediately won their hearts with his music, energy, and approachable style.
The evening featured Latvian violinist Kristine Balanas as soloist in the Violin Concerto by Austrian-Hungarian composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Her performance combined dazzling virtuosity with lyrical sensitivity and expressive depth, earning warm and sustained applause.
Vicent, who describes himself as a conductor who offers “more inspiration than instruction,” succeeded in bringing the orchestra together while conveying freshness and genuine enthusiasm. Critics praised his communicative flair and expressive gestures, which infused both the musicians and the audience with energy.
The program also included Igor Stravinsky’s symphonic suite The Firebird, which the orchestra performed with remarkable brilliance under Vicent’s direction.
The enthusiastic audience demanded encores, and the evening ended in a true spirit of celebration and connection between musicians and listeners.
Unforgettable night at amazing Festival Berlioz stage with Orchestre National d'Ile de France and that truly intense music!
Looking forward to more adventures!
LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Josep Vicent, conductor
Gregorio Nieto, cello
Fernando Arias, producer
"Chant du Ménestrel" ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV
Upcoming album release in mid-September
JJosep Vicent launches the season in Switzerland with the energy of Falla, Stravinsky and Márquez
Aarau, August 2025 – The Argovia Philharmonic opens its 2025/26 season with Spanish maestro Josep Vicent as its new Principal and Artistic Director. Renowned for his energy and warmth, Vicent will lead major symphonic projects in his first season at the helm of the orchestra.
The bond between Vicent and the Argovia Philharmonic was forged in 2023, when he debuted with Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, achieving an immediate connection with both audience and musicians. This season’s program blends classical and contemporary repertoire, featuring works by Mozart, Stravinsky, Márquez, Schubert and Brahms, alongside distinguished international soloists.
The powerful season opening will feature Manuel de Falla and the spectacular international soloist Kristine Balanas, performing Korngold’s Violin Concerto.
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Two unforgettable concerts, sold-out performances at the opening of the Ljubljana Festival
Josep Vicent opened the prestigious Ljubljana Festival with a stunning production of The Creation by Haydn, alongside Carlus Padrissa, ADDA·Simfònica, La Fura dels Baus and the Slovenian Philharmonic Choir. Just a few days later, he returned to the stage with another resounding success: El Amor Brujo, in a powerful blend of classical music and flamenco, featuring the extraordinary voice of Ginesa Ortega and the passionate dance of David Romero.
True to his unique artistic signature, Josep Vicent surprised audiences with a vibrant and eclectic program that also included works by Bernstein, Falla, Shostakovich and Rimsky-Korsakov. The renowned Cankarjev Dom was packed to capacity on both nights—electrifying “sold outs” crowned with standing ovations that lasted several unforgettable minutes.
Thank you, Slovenia.
End of Season
ADDA·Simfònica closed its season with an extraordinary concert featuring Josep Vicent, Pinchas Zukerman, and Amanda Forsyth, with a truly unforgettable performance of Strauss' Don Quixote.
Don’t miss the intimate images from the rehearsals and concert— a reflection of the intensity and emotion we all experienced.
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NEW ALBUM WITH WARNER CLASSICS
Josep Vicent, with ADDA Simfònica and the Orfeón Donostiarra, commemorates Ravel's 150th anniversary with a solo album. The CD, entitled "Maurice Ravel 150 Celebration," features performances of his most famous works: Bolero, La Valse, Daphnis et Chloé, Pavane pour une infante défunte... It's a live recording of exceptional energy and color diversity. Don't miss it.
RECENT VIDEOGRAPHY
ADDA·SIMFÒNICA ALICANTE/VICENT - Rimsky-Kórsakov | Scheherezade
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