Trained as a classical pianist and conductor, Manuel likes exploring new ways of musical expression including composing, while embracing technology to create that necessary link between our great musical legacy and future listeners. Manuel also enjoys collaborating with other artists, and he usually introduces his performances looking for more engaging musical experiences.
These are times for adventure, and here is an artist ready to share his journey!
In season 2024-2025 Manuel will work as assistant-conductor at Orquesta y Coro Filarmonía de Madrid. also filling functions as arranger and collaborative pianist.
Manuel holds a Master in Orchestral Conducting from Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), and he keeps learning under the mentorship of maestro Pascual Osa.
Since he was a teenager, he has been pursuing his calling to become a conductor. In his journey, he has received the advise of exceptional Maestros like Colin Meters, Mark Shapiro and Bruno Weill among others.
Manuel works in his studio preparing different kinds of experiences around his classical repertoire, solo or collaborating with other artists. He also likes recording videos and producing digital contents for all kind of audiences, including children and families. Manuel is open to play in any chamber music setting, usually introducing his performances.
In 2020 Manuel named his studio after the character of Mirlo, who introduced him to Opera when he was a kid. Since then, Manuel has collaborated with a few musicians and artists friends in this familiar setting.
Manuel holds a Master in Music Language Pedagogy by Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid.
In collaboration with Korean Visual Artist in Paris: Grace Hye. Starting September 2023 12 NFTs for each season are minted, allowing collectors to explore new ways for connecting with their artists. Piano Scores and Licensed Tracks for Collectors
First generative music for NFTs on the Stacks Blockchain. A collaborative project lead by Curator Collective inspired by an original artwork from Gonzalo Borges. Piano Scores for Collectors COMING SOON.
A Symphonic composition depicting Dante's Divine Comedy.
This is a work in progress starting with the Inferno...
In 2021, Manuel discovered the new world of opportunities that the Internet of Value could open to artists. Stepping away of his comfort zone as a classical musician he worked in a composition for a collaborative project: the NFTs for Peace collection inspired on an artwork by awarded artist Gonzalo Borges.
After that wonderful experience he looked for a new collaboration, and he met artist Grace Hye, with whom he was honored to collaborate in a new NFTs collection: FOUR SEASONS.
December 2023 was time for Three Miniatures as a Christmas Triptych , Created at Mirlo Studio from original cards by English visual artist Deenagh Miller.
In 2024 Manuel is working in his first symphonic work, putting in music a major work of the Italian literature, Dante's Divine Comedy.