Throughout his career, Josep Pons has played a decisive role in the artistic development of several of Spain’s leading orchestras. From founding the Teatre Lliure Chamber Orchestra to serving as Music Director of the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada, the Spanish National Orchestra and the Gran Teatre del Liceu Symphony Orchestra, his work has consistently focused on artistic excellence, the long-term growth of resident ensembles and the development of ambitious musical projects.
Leading these institutions, Josep Pons has strengthened their artistic profile through a repertoire combining the great symphonic and operatic masterpieces with contemporary music and the rediscovery of Spanish and Catalan musical heritage. This artistic vision has been accompanied by an extensive discography, international touring activity and regular appearances at many of Europe’s leading concert halls and opera houses.
His approach to orchestral leadership has always centred on the development of musicians, the refinement of orchestral sound and the creation of a distinctive artistic identity for each institution. This philosophy has earned widespread recognition from audiences and critics alike, resulting in numerous awards and honours throughout his career.
Beyond individual successes, Josep Pons’s career demonstrates the value of long-term artistic planning, consistency and shared musical vision, helping to strengthen the position of Spain’s leading orchestras within the European musical landscape.