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The performances, above, of works by Bridge and Taverner are from recitals given by Jose with Alessia Mankouskaya (Mezzo Soprano) & Varia Doletskaya (Piano).

Biography
Jose is an experienced musician playing a wide range of repertoire in both chamber and orchestral music. In the summer of 2006 he co-founded, with the Belorussian mezzo Alessia Mankouskaya, the Ensemble Vertigo project. This ensemble works as a small 'network community of musicians', allowing a great flexibility of formations and repertoire. In November 2009 they performed in the Royal Palace of Madrid in the presence of Queen Sofia. Other recent performances include lunchtime recitals in St Martin in the Fields, Chipping Campden Music Festival recital, Blackheath Halls, Reform Club, Bloomsbury Church, "Art's Cafe, contemporary drama theater", Moscow, World Sacred music Festival (coming October 2008). With this ensemble Jose has explored different styles, from classical, to contemporary music, from medieval music to Cabaret.

He is also a member of the Brunelleschi String Quartet since 2006, performing regularly in London in venues such as St Martin in the fields, St James Piccadilly, and the Latin American House in London. In Feb 2008 they premiered Denise Mangiardi's Heart has no measure.

While at Trinity College of Music, where Jose studied for his masters degree, he was soloist violist of the CMG (Contemporary Music Group) and the Chamber Orchestra, performing pieces by John Cage, Arnold Schoenberg, Harrison Birtwhistle and Stephen Montague, amongst others.

He was selected from Trinity to take a part in the British string orchestra from all British conservatories which performed in the Krakow Festival (November 2007) under the direction of Peter Stark. He also had the opportunity to play baroque viola, leading the violas under the baton of Richard Egarr, performing St John's Passion by Bach (March 2008).

His interest in new artistic projects lead him to collaborate with choreographers from Trinity Laban, performing pieces including musical improvisations at the Bonnie Bird Theatre (Dead Sea Trinity Laban, 2007), The Place theatre (Aphanisis part of the 'Resolution' program, 2008) and his own devised project, Marat Sade (based on Peter Weiss's play), premiered at Trinity College of Music in April 2008.

Jose has experience as a professional actor, which makes him a unique performer for experimental music performances involving stage presence and movement.

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: Croydon Orchestral Ensemble, Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanley Hall Opera.

Jose's orchestral work also includes 2006-2008: Chamber Orchestra of Europa, Capital Philharmonic, Trinity College of Music (Contemporary Music Group, Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and String Ensemble).

2004-2006: Concertmaster Chamber Orchestra, St Hyeronimus, Madrid.

2003-2006: Violin Tutti Guest, Extremadura Symphony Orchestra, Madrid

1999-2003: Young Symphony Orchestra of Castilla y Leon, Spain (co-leader)

Solo engagements include concerts at The Place Theatre, London (2008), Charlton House (2007), Regent Hall (2007) and St Hieronymus Church, Spain (2005).

Chamber music engagements include Chipping Camden Festival (Trio, 2008), St Martin in the Fields (Trio, 2008), Latin American Embassy, London (Quartet, 2008), Blackheath Concert Halls (Trio, 2008), St Bloomsbury Church (Trio, 2008), Charlton House (Trio, 2008), Regent Hall (Trio, 2007), Trinity College of Music (Trio, 2007).

Education
Jose's schooling took place at The Superior Conservatoire, Badajoz (BMus in Violin and Chamber Music, 1999-2003) Jose's graduate studies took place at the Replika Theatre, Madrid (Bachelor in Acting, 2003-2006) and Trinity College of Music (MMus in viola performance, 2006-2008).

Prizes and Awards

• Trinity College of Music Scholarship (2007-2008)
• Postgraduate Bursary Recipient (2006-2007)
• 4th prize in Padua International Music Competition (2007)
• 2nd prize in chamber music, North London Festival (2007)

Teachers: Viola: Rifka Golani, Stepven Tees. Violin: Olga Vilkomirskaya.

Masterclasses: Garfield Jackson, Leon Spierer, Vartan Manoogian.

Chamber music coaches: Robert Aldwinckle, Douglas Finch, Richard Markson, David Kennedy.

Jose's web links
www.operaathome.co.uk

Jose joined Morgensterns in September 2008

Jose's web profile was last updated 28th Jan 2012