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The press speaks again!
There have been some great reviews of Thérèse & La Navarraise, a double bill of short masterworks by the great Jules Massenet that was broadcast worldwide to over a million people. Here’s what the...
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News from Alabama!
Michael Huebner, a Birmingham music critic writes:“It was a first glance at Izcaray's ability to mold orchestral color and create drama. The orchestra responded to his subtle tempo shifts and crisp...
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Interview with Alabama.com
I spoke to Mary Colurso at Alabama.com about my post as the new Music Director at ASO, my love of the Birmingham area, my plans for audience development and music education:"I want the Alabama Symphony...
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Sweet home Alabama!
Dear friends,After a long waiting process (and having no more nails to bite with the anticipation!), the news have finally broken out regarding what will be my biggest and most exciting challenge up to...
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Michael Huebner from artsBHAM.com reviews Masterworks concert
Michael Huebner at artsBHAM.com has reviewed my recent Masterworks concert, also discussing my appointment as Music Director of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra."In his first Masterworks concert since...
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Interview with CNN Español
I spoke to CNN Spain this week about my post as Musical Director of Alabama Symphony Orchestra. You can watch the full interview here,with myself and Gustavo Valdes.
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Interview with Mary Colurso
I was interviewed by Mary Colurso at Alabama.com at Continental Bakery about moving to Birmingham from Berlin, embracing Southern culture and the Alabama team I'm rooting for!Read the full interview here.
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Edward Ashton from Weld.com discusses my appointment as Music Director of the...
Edward Ashton from Weld discusses my recent appointment as Music Director of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra."Izcaray has, in other words, a considerable task before him if he is to live up to the...
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Review of my concert with the Kwazulu-Natal Philharmonic
Michael Green from IOL Online has just published a review of my recent concert with the Kwazulu-Natal Philharmonic, which saw the orchestra’s concert master and soloist Joanna Frankel perform...
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Feature in B-Metro about my recent outdoor Railroad Park concert
I spoke to Phillip Ratliff from B-Metro about my recent free outdoor concert at Railroad Park with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. See here for the full article, or a small excerpt below:"This...
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Launching the ASO's 2015/16 Masterworks Season!
The 18 and 19 September 2015 mark the beginning of my tenure as Music Director at the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with two Masterworks concerts featuring two works by contemporary composers, Joan...
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Second Masterworks Concert Review
Michael Huebner at Arts Bham has reviewed the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's latest Masterworks concert. For the second concert in this season's Masterworks series, the Alys Stephens Center welcomed...
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"A magnificent beginning" at the ASO
Edward Ashton (writing for Weld, Birmingham) discusses my work so far as the newly appointed Music Director at the Alabama Symphony Orchestra."The recently arrived maestro of the Alabama Symphony...
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Winter Dreams Festival!
The second half of January and early February will mark a very exciting period for me as I embark on a great Russian music journey with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. It’s amazing how many great...
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The Alabama Symphony Orchestra's Winter Dreams Festival has received a great response in the press. The festival features music from many Russian composers, from the unforgettable melodies of...
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A Special Premiere!
In just a few days I get the great opportunity to conduct the world premiere of Paul Desenne's Symphony #5, Opus. 81. Finished earlier this year, and handed to me not too long ago, this work is...
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A new appointment with the American Youth Symphony
After a long interview process, I can finally share the wonderful news about a new appointment in Los Angeles!I'm incredibly honored and excited to become the next Music Director of the American Youth...
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Stephen Hough and Carlos Izcaray launch 2016/17 Masterworks Series with ASO
Arts BHam have published a review of my most recent concert with the Alabama Symphony. We were joined by the exceptional pianist Stephen Hough for Brahms' Piano Concerto and also performed...
View ArticleOne minute with Carlos Izcaray
To begin the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's 50th anniversary season celebrations, tomorrow I will lead a free community concert at the California Plaza Water Court, giving commentary in both Spanish...
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Carlos conducts E.T. with the American Youth Symphony
Last week I was at the UCLA's Royce Hall with the American Youth Symphony to conduct John Williams' timeless E.T. score. We played along live whilst the film was projected behind the orchestra,...
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Carlos shares his thoughts about 'Violins of Hope' with Bham Now
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra and I performed two special concerts last week featuring the lovingly restored 'Violins of Hope', instruments which Jewish musicians were forced to play amidst the...
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