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[td]{{Short description|Spanish–Lithuanian conductor and composer}}[/td] [td]'''Alexis Soriano''' is a [[Spain|Spanish]]–[[Lithuania]]n [[Conducting|conductor]] and composer. He studied piano at the [[Royal Observatory of Madrid|Royal Conservatory of Madrid]], continued his training in Manchester, and studied conducting in [[Cleveland]], Ohio and [[Saint Petersburg]], where he became a pupil of [[Ilya Musin (conductor)|Ilya Musin]]. He worked under the mentorship of [[Valery Gergiev]], participated in the film ''[[The Master and his Pupil (film)|The Master and his Pupil]]'', and, at Gergiev's invitation, made his debut at the [[Mariinsky Theater]], conducting Mozart's ''[[The Marriage of Figaro]]''.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web |title=Biography – Alexis Soriano |url=https://www.alexissoriano.com/biography/ |website=alexissoriano.com |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>[/td] [td]{{Copy edit|date=August 2025}}[/td] [td]'''Alexis Soriano''' is a [[Spain|Spanish]]–[[Lithuania]]n orchestral [[Conducting|conductor]] and composer. He studied piano at the [[Royal Observatory of Madrid|Royal Conservatory of Madrid]], continued his training in Manchester, and later studied conducting in [[Cleveland]], [[United States|USA]] and [[Saint Petersburg]], where he became a pupil of [[Ilya Musin (conductor)|Ilya Musin]]. He subsequently worked under the mentorship of [[Valery Gergiev]], participated in the film ''[[The Master and his Pupil (film)|The Master and his Pupil]]'', and, at Gergiev's invitation, made his debut at the [[Mariinsky Theater]], conducting Mozart's ''[[The Marriage of Figaro]]''.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web |title=Biography – Alexis Soriano |url=https://www.alexissoriano.com/biography/ |website=alexissoriano.com |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Career==[/td]
[td]==Career==[/td] [td]From 1998 to 2008 Soriano served as Principal Associate Conductor of the Hermitage Orchestra. In 2001 he debuted with the [[Saint Petersburg Symphony Orchestra|Saint Petersburg Symphony]] and later appeared with ensembles including the [[Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra]], [[Prague Symphony Orchestra|Prague Symphony]], [[Slovak Philharmonic]], [[Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra|Lithuanian National Symphony]] and Chamber Orchestras, English Chamber Orchestra, [[Tapiola Sinfonietta]], Orquestra Sinfônica de Minas Gerais, Danubia Symphony (Hungary), Moscow Virtuosi, Bacău Philharmonic, and others, as well as with major Spanish orchestras.<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]From 1998 to 2008 Soriano served as Principal Associate Conductor of the [[Heritage Orchestra|Hermitage Orchestra]]. In 2001 he debuted with the [[Saint Petersburg Symphony Orchestra|Saint Petersburg Symphony]] and later appeared with ensembles including the [[Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra]], [[Prague Symphony Orchestra|Prague Symphony]], [[Slovak Philharmonic]], [[Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra|Lithuanian National Symphony]] and Chamber Orchestras, English Chamber Orchestra, [[Tapiola Sinfonietta]], Orquestra Sinfônica de Minas Gerais, Danubia Symphony (Hungary), Moscow Virtuosi, Bacău Philharmonic, and others, as well as with major Spanish orchestras.<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]In 2014 he conducted in Japan with the Seto Philharmonic and the [[University of Tokyo]] Symphony Orchestra in programs including works by [[Manuel de Falla]] and [[Claude Debussy]]. He has subsequently been invited to return.<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]In 2014 he conducted in Japan with the Seto Philharmonic and the [[University of Tokyo]] Symphony Orchestra in programs including works by [[Manuel de Falla]] and [[Claude Debussy]].<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]An interview at the Alborada Clásica Festival highlighted Soriano’s early influences and his grandfather’s inspiration for conducting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hablando con Alexis |url=https://www.festivalalboradaclasica.com/2025/01/19/entrevista-a-alexis-soriano/ |website=Festival Internacional Alborada Clásica |date=19 January 2025}}</ref>[/td]
[td]An interview at the Alborada Clásica Festival highlighted Soriano’s early influences and his grandfather’s inspiration for conducting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hablando con Alexis |url=https://www.festivalalboradaclasica.com/2025/01/19/entrevista-a-alexis-soriano/ |website=Festival Internacional Alborada Clásica |date=19 January 2025}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Opera==[/td]
[td]=== Opera ===[/td] [td]Soriano has conducted at the [[Teatro Real]] (Madrid), [[Teatro Colón]] (Buenos Aires), [[Palau de la Música de València]], [[Gran Teatre del Liceu]] (Barcelona), [[Auditorio de Tenerife]], Lithuanian National Opera, Theatro São Pedro (São Paulo), Teatro Sérgio Cardoso, Rimsky-Korsakov Theatre, Sankt Peterburg Opera, and the Hermitage Theatre. His staged repertoire includes ''Rigoletto'', ''Faust'', ''Boris Godunov'', ''La fille du régiment'', ''Le nozze di Figaro'', ''Così fan tutte'', ''Madama Butterfly'', ''Eugene Onegin'', ''Falstaff'', and the 1792 opera ''Glaura y Cariolano'' by [[José Lidón]].<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]Soriano conducted at the [[Teatro Real]] (Madrid), [[Teatro Colón]] (Buenos Aires), [[Palau de la Música de València]], [[Gran Teatre del Liceu]] (Barcelona), [[Auditorio de Tenerife]], Lithuanian National Opera, Theatro São Pedro (São Paulo), Teatro Sérgio Cardoso, Rimsky-Korsakov Theatre, Sankt Peterburg Opera, and the Hermitage Theatre. His staged repertoire includes ''[[Rigoletto]]'', ''[[Faust (opera)|Faust]]'', ''[[Boris Godunov (opera)|Boris Godunov]]'', ''[[La fille du régiment]]'', ''[[The Marriage of Figaro|Le nozze di Figaro]]'', ''[[Così fan tutte]]'', ''[[Madama Butterfly]]'', ''[[Eugene Onegin]]'', ''[[Falstaff (opera)|Falstaff]]'', and ''Glaura y Cariolano''.<ref name="bio" />[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Compositions==[/td]
[td]==Compositions==[/td] [td]Soriano has written orchestral and chamber music, solo works, vocal cycles, and chamber operas. His operas include ''Frida and Diego'' (based on the life of [[Frida Kahlo]]), ''Sonata for a Queen'' (on Queen Bárbara de Braganza and Ferdinand VI), and ''Malcolm X, A Portrait''. ''Malcolm X, A Portrait'' premiered in Spain in February 2025; excerpts from ''Frida y Diego'' were presented at Casa de México en España, with a full premiere planned for 2026.<ref name="bio"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Frida y Diego – Ópera de cámara en 21 cuadros |url=https://www.casademexico.es/musica/frida-y-diego-opera-de-camara-en-21-cuadros/ |website=Casa de México en España |language=es |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>[/td]
[td]Soriano has written orchestral and chamber music, solo works, vocal cycles, and chamber operas. His operas include ''Frida and Diego'' (based on the life of [[Frida Kahlo]]), ''Sonata for a Queen'' (on Queen Bárbara de Braganza and [[Ferdinand VI]]), and ''Malcolm X, A Portrait''. The latter premiered in Spain in February 2025; excerpts from ''Frida y Diego'' were presented at Casa de México en España, with a full premiere planned for 2026.<ref name="bio"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Frida y Diego – Ópera de cámara en 21 cuadros |url=https://www.casademexico.es/musica/frida-y-diego-opera-de-camara-en-21-cuadros/ |website=Casa de México en España |language=es |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]His work has also been linked to Lithuania, where he has conducted the National Symphony and Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Alexis Soriano-Monstavičius and His Music |url=https://musiclithuania.com/blogs/news/meet-alexis-soriano-monstavicius-and-his-music |website=Music Lithuania |date=14 December 2021}}</ref>[/td]
[td]His work has been linked to Lithuania, where he has conducted the National Symphony and Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Alexis Soriano-Monstavičius and His Music |url=https://musiclithuania.com/blogs/news/meet-alexis-soriano-monstavicius-and-his-music |website=Music Lithuania |date=14 December 2021}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Reception==[/td] [td]==Critical reception==[/td] [td]Critical reception to productions he has conducted includes coverage in the Spanish music press. Tomás Marco reviewed ''Las horas vacías. Soledad cibernética'' in ''Scherzo'', highlighting the emotional impact of the performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marco |first=Tomás |title=Las horas vacías. Soledad cibernética |url=https://scherzo.es/madrid-las-horas-vacias-soledad-cibernetica/ |website=Scherzo |date=13 November 2021}}</ref>[/td]
[td]Critical reception to productions he has conducted includes coverage in the Spanish music press. Tomás Marco reviewed ''Las horas vacías. Soledad cibernética'' in ''Scherzo'', highlighting the emotional impact of the performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marco |first=Tomás |title=Las horas vacías. Soledad cibernética |url=https://scherzo.es/madrid-las-horas-vacias-soledad-cibernetica/ |website=Scherzo |date=13 November 2021}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Teaching and juries==[/td]
[td]==Teaching and juries==[/td] [td]Soriano has held teaching roles and given conducting masterclasses at universities in Tokyo and Belo Horizonte, as well as in Spain. He is a member of the Spanish Composers’ Society and has served on the jury of a composers’ competition in [[Sochi]] (2015–2016).<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]Soriano has held teaching roles and given conducting masterclasses at universities in Tokyo and Belo Horizonte, as well as in Spain. He is a member of the Spanish Composers’ Society and served on the jury of a composers’ competition in [[Sochi]] (2015–2016).<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Festival direction==[/td]
[td]==Festival direction==[/td] [td]Since 2020, Soriano has been the founder and artistic director of the international festival ''Alborada Clásica'', held in Motril and Salobreña (Spain).<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]Since 2020, Soriano has been the founder and artistic director of the international festival ''Alborada Clásica'', held in Motril and Salobreña (Spain).<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Recognition==[/td] [td]==Awards and recognition==[/td] [td]* Included among “100 Spaniards” recognized for activity abroad (2014).<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]* “100 Spaniards” recognized for activity abroad (2014).<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td]* Recognition from the Čiurlionis Foundation (as cited in the official biography).<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]* Čiurlionis Foundation (as cited in the official biography).<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==External links==[/td]
[td]==External links==[/td]
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[/td][td]{{Short description|Spanish–Lithuanian conductor and composer}}[/td] [td]'''Alexis Soriano''' is a [[Spain|Spanish]]–[[Lithuania]]n [[Conducting|conductor]] and composer. He studied piano at the [[Royal Observatory of Madrid|Royal Conservatory of Madrid]], continued his training in Manchester, and studied conducting in [[Cleveland]], Ohio and [[Saint Petersburg]], where he became a pupil of [[Ilya Musin (conductor)|Ilya Musin]]. He worked under the mentorship of [[Valery Gergiev]], participated in the film ''[[The Master and his Pupil (film)|The Master and his Pupil]]'', and, at Gergiev's invitation, made his debut at the [[Mariinsky Theater]], conducting Mozart's ''[[The Marriage of Figaro]]''.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web |title=Biography – Alexis Soriano |url=https://www.alexissoriano.com/biography/ |website=alexissoriano.com |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>[/td] [td]{{Copy edit|date=August 2025}}[/td] [td]'''Alexis Soriano''' is a [[Spain|Spanish]]–[[Lithuania]]n orchestral [[Conducting|conductor]] and composer. He studied piano at the [[Royal Observatory of Madrid|Royal Conservatory of Madrid]], continued his training in Manchester, and later studied conducting in [[Cleveland]], [[United States|USA]] and [[Saint Petersburg]], where he became a pupil of [[Ilya Musin (conductor)|Ilya Musin]]. He subsequently worked under the mentorship of [[Valery Gergiev]], participated in the film ''[[The Master and his Pupil (film)|The Master and his Pupil]]'', and, at Gergiev's invitation, made his debut at the [[Mariinsky Theater]], conducting Mozart's ''[[The Marriage of Figaro]]''.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web |title=Biography – Alexis Soriano |url=https://www.alexissoriano.com/biography/ |website=alexissoriano.com |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Career==[/td]
[td]==Career==[/td] [td]From 1998 to 2008 Soriano served as Principal Associate Conductor of the Hermitage Orchestra. In 2001 he debuted with the [[Saint Petersburg Symphony Orchestra|Saint Petersburg Symphony]] and later appeared with ensembles including the [[Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra]], [[Prague Symphony Orchestra|Prague Symphony]], [[Slovak Philharmonic]], [[Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra|Lithuanian National Symphony]] and Chamber Orchestras, English Chamber Orchestra, [[Tapiola Sinfonietta]], Orquestra Sinfônica de Minas Gerais, Danubia Symphony (Hungary), Moscow Virtuosi, Bacău Philharmonic, and others, as well as with major Spanish orchestras.<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]From 1998 to 2008 Soriano served as Principal Associate Conductor of the [[Heritage Orchestra|Hermitage Orchestra]]. In 2001 he debuted with the [[Saint Petersburg Symphony Orchestra|Saint Petersburg Symphony]] and later appeared with ensembles including the [[Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra]], [[Prague Symphony Orchestra|Prague Symphony]], [[Slovak Philharmonic]], [[Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra|Lithuanian National Symphony]] and Chamber Orchestras, English Chamber Orchestra, [[Tapiola Sinfonietta]], Orquestra Sinfônica de Minas Gerais, Danubia Symphony (Hungary), Moscow Virtuosi, Bacău Philharmonic, and others, as well as with major Spanish orchestras.<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]In 2014 he conducted in Japan with the Seto Philharmonic and the [[University of Tokyo]] Symphony Orchestra in programs including works by [[Manuel de Falla]] and [[Claude Debussy]]. He has subsequently been invited to return.<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]In 2014 he conducted in Japan with the Seto Philharmonic and the [[University of Tokyo]] Symphony Orchestra in programs including works by [[Manuel de Falla]] and [[Claude Debussy]].<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]An interview at the Alborada Clásica Festival highlighted Soriano’s early influences and his grandfather’s inspiration for conducting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hablando con Alexis |url=https://www.festivalalboradaclasica.com/2025/01/19/entrevista-a-alexis-soriano/ |website=Festival Internacional Alborada Clásica |date=19 January 2025}}</ref>[/td]
[td]An interview at the Alborada Clásica Festival highlighted Soriano’s early influences and his grandfather’s inspiration for conducting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hablando con Alexis |url=https://www.festivalalboradaclasica.com/2025/01/19/entrevista-a-alexis-soriano/ |website=Festival Internacional Alborada Clásica |date=19 January 2025}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Opera==[/td]
[td]=== Opera ===[/td] [td]Soriano has conducted at the [[Teatro Real]] (Madrid), [[Teatro Colón]] (Buenos Aires), [[Palau de la Música de València]], [[Gran Teatre del Liceu]] (Barcelona), [[Auditorio de Tenerife]], Lithuanian National Opera, Theatro São Pedro (São Paulo), Teatro Sérgio Cardoso, Rimsky-Korsakov Theatre, Sankt Peterburg Opera, and the Hermitage Theatre. His staged repertoire includes ''Rigoletto'', ''Faust'', ''Boris Godunov'', ''La fille du régiment'', ''Le nozze di Figaro'', ''Così fan tutte'', ''Madama Butterfly'', ''Eugene Onegin'', ''Falstaff'', and the 1792 opera ''Glaura y Cariolano'' by [[José Lidón]].<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]Soriano conducted at the [[Teatro Real]] (Madrid), [[Teatro Colón]] (Buenos Aires), [[Palau de la Música de València]], [[Gran Teatre del Liceu]] (Barcelona), [[Auditorio de Tenerife]], Lithuanian National Opera, Theatro São Pedro (São Paulo), Teatro Sérgio Cardoso, Rimsky-Korsakov Theatre, Sankt Peterburg Opera, and the Hermitage Theatre. His staged repertoire includes ''[[Rigoletto]]'', ''[[Faust (opera)|Faust]]'', ''[[Boris Godunov (opera)|Boris Godunov]]'', ''[[La fille du régiment]]'', ''[[The Marriage of Figaro|Le nozze di Figaro]]'', ''[[Così fan tutte]]'', ''[[Madama Butterfly]]'', ''[[Eugene Onegin]]'', ''[[Falstaff (opera)|Falstaff]]'', and ''Glaura y Cariolano''.<ref name="bio" />[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Compositions==[/td]
[td]==Compositions==[/td] [td]Soriano has written orchestral and chamber music, solo works, vocal cycles, and chamber operas. His operas include ''Frida and Diego'' (based on the life of [[Frida Kahlo]]), ''Sonata for a Queen'' (on Queen Bárbara de Braganza and Ferdinand VI), and ''Malcolm X, A Portrait''. ''Malcolm X, A Portrait'' premiered in Spain in February 2025; excerpts from ''Frida y Diego'' were presented at Casa de México en España, with a full premiere planned for 2026.<ref name="bio"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Frida y Diego – Ópera de cámara en 21 cuadros |url=https://www.casademexico.es/musica/frida-y-diego-opera-de-camara-en-21-cuadros/ |website=Casa de México en España |language=es |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>[/td]
[td]Soriano has written orchestral and chamber music, solo works, vocal cycles, and chamber operas. His operas include ''Frida and Diego'' (based on the life of [[Frida Kahlo]]), ''Sonata for a Queen'' (on Queen Bárbara de Braganza and [[Ferdinand VI]]), and ''Malcolm X, A Portrait''. The latter premiered in Spain in February 2025; excerpts from ''Frida y Diego'' were presented at Casa de México en España, with a full premiere planned for 2026.<ref name="bio"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Frida y Diego – Ópera de cámara en 21 cuadros |url=https://www.casademexico.es/musica/frida-y-diego-opera-de-camara-en-21-cuadros/ |website=Casa de México en España |language=es |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]His work has also been linked to Lithuania, where he has conducted the National Symphony and Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Alexis Soriano-Monstavičius and His Music |url=https://musiclithuania.com/blogs/news/meet-alexis-soriano-monstavicius-and-his-music |website=Music Lithuania |date=14 December 2021}}</ref>[/td]
[td]His work has been linked to Lithuania, where he has conducted the National Symphony and Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Alexis Soriano-Monstavičius and His Music |url=https://musiclithuania.com/blogs/news/meet-alexis-soriano-monstavicius-and-his-music |website=Music Lithuania |date=14 December 2021}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Reception==[/td] [td]==Critical reception==[/td] [td]Critical reception to productions he has conducted includes coverage in the Spanish music press. Tomás Marco reviewed ''Las horas vacías. Soledad cibernética'' in ''Scherzo'', highlighting the emotional impact of the performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marco |first=Tomás |title=Las horas vacías. Soledad cibernética |url=https://scherzo.es/madrid-las-horas-vacias-soledad-cibernetica/ |website=Scherzo |date=13 November 2021}}</ref>[/td]
[td]Critical reception to productions he has conducted includes coverage in the Spanish music press. Tomás Marco reviewed ''Las horas vacías. Soledad cibernética'' in ''Scherzo'', highlighting the emotional impact of the performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marco |first=Tomás |title=Las horas vacías. Soledad cibernética |url=https://scherzo.es/madrid-las-horas-vacias-soledad-cibernetica/ |website=Scherzo |date=13 November 2021}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Teaching and juries==[/td]
[td]==Teaching and juries==[/td] [td]Soriano has held teaching roles and given conducting masterclasses at universities in Tokyo and Belo Horizonte, as well as in Spain. He is a member of the Spanish Composers’ Society and has served on the jury of a composers’ competition in [[Sochi]] (2015–2016).<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]Soriano has held teaching roles and given conducting masterclasses at universities in Tokyo and Belo Horizonte, as well as in Spain. He is a member of the Spanish Composers’ Society and served on the jury of a composers’ competition in [[Sochi]] (2015–2016).<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Festival direction==[/td]
[td]==Festival direction==[/td] [td]Since 2020, Soriano has been the founder and artistic director of the international festival ''Alborada Clásica'', held in Motril and Salobreña (Spain).<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]Since 2020, Soriano has been the founder and artistic director of the international festival ''Alborada Clásica'', held in Motril and Salobreña (Spain).<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Recognition==[/td] [td]==Awards and recognition==[/td] [td]* Included among “100 Spaniards” recognized for activity abroad (2014).<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]* “100 Spaniards” recognized for activity abroad (2014).<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td]* Recognition from the Čiurlionis Foundation (as cited in the official biography).<ref name="bio"/>[/td]
[td]* Čiurlionis Foundation (as cited in the official biography).<ref name="bio"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==External links==[/td]
[td]==External links==[/td]
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