CONDUCTING

My philosophy

"My philosophy in artistic direction is rooted in the role of the conductor as someone who serves both the musicians and the music. My aim is to achieve not only the best musical results but also the finest concert experience for both musicians and audiences.

My work conducting orchestras has been enriched by my experience as both a solo performer and an orchestral musician. With over 15 years in this field, I have gained extensive experience conducting various genres, periods, and styles. Additionally, my background as a composer has provided me with a profound understanding of translating the composer's vision into the hands of musicians."

CURSO DE DIRECCIÓN ORQUESTAL - ONLINE - ENERO 2026

Language: Spanish

Fechas: 8, 9, 10 y 11 de enero de 2026
Modalidad: Online (Zoom)
Horarios: 20:00 a 22:00 horas (posible alargue de hasta 1 hora para responder preguntas)
Curso destinado a niveles básicos, intermedios y avanzados (nuevas perspectivas), dividido en 4 módulos de 2 horas cada uno:

1.- Análisis: Sesión expositiva-participativa analizando obras relevantes de la literatura, contextualizándolas y comprendiéndolas hacia la estrategia de ensayos, la idea musical completa y el diseño de notas de programa.

2.- Gestualidad 1: Sesión práctica que comienza con los aspectos básicos como la toma de batuta, las proporciones y la geometría aplicada a ejemplos de la literatura

3.- Gestualidad 2: Sesión práctica que aborda la gestualidad hacia los formatos sinfónico, con solista y ópera. Aplicación de las diferentes técnicas.

4.- Curatoría y planificación: Abordamos el diseño de programas de concierto, búsqueda de material según nivel de los ensambles, planificación de ensayos, técnicas de trabajo hacia el apoyo de los músicos.

- Certificado de participación de Fundación Cultural Sociedad Bach La Serena.

- Cupos limitados a 15 estudiantes.

Escríbeme a manuelfiguero@gmail.com para consultas y recibir los datos de pago

With classical training since the age of 6 and over 15 years of experience conducting orchestras, Manuel has developed a profound understanding of music-making. As a composer and high-level instrumentalist, he possesses an exceptional grasp of the journey from the score to the performance. Manuel has conducted much of the core repertoire as well as new compositions, demonstrating his versatility and depth of knowledge in the field.

As a member of the exclusive 2023 cohort of the Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellowship, Manuel received mentoring from renowned conductors and musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, Marin Alsop, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Alexander Shelley, Elena Schwarz, Giancarlo Guerrero, Jessica Cottis, Leonard Slatkin, Marta Gardolinska, Vasily Petrenko, Simone Young, and Sir Roger Norrington, among others.

His repertoire includes L. van Beethoven's symphonies Nos. 1, 5, and 9; Coriolan Overture; Egmont Overture; The Creatures of Prometheus; Wellington's Victory; Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2. Also, Mozart's Symphonies Nos. 25, 35, 40; piano concertos Nos. 12, 21, 23; the Requiem Mass in D minor; Horn, Flute, Oboe, and Violin concertos. Gustav Mahler's Symphonies Nos. 2 and 4 (arranged), Kindertotenlieder for brass. R. Wagner's Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. Stravinsky's The Firebird and Dumbarton Oaks concerto. J. S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Violin double concerto, Orchestral suites Nos. 1 and 2. Handel's Water Music. Haydn Symphonies Nos. 44, 45. Schubert's Symphony No. 8. Debussy's La Mer, Prelude to the afternoon of a Faun. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, Swan Lake Suite. Dvorak's Symphony No. 9. Saint-Säens' Carnival of the Animals. Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 1, Festive Overture. Copland's Appalachian Spring. Ives' The Unanswered Question, among many others, including works by Chilean composers Esteban Correa, Mario Lavista, Julio Torres, among others.

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