His first position as conductor

In 1982, at the age of 25, his career took a significant turn when he was appointed conductor of the Coral Polifónica El Eco de A Coruña, a prestigious historical choir deeply rooted in the city. His main task was to prepare the choirs for the city’s opera season. He would hold this position in two distinct periods: from 1982 to 1986 and from 2007 to 2011. This opportunity opened doors to the world of choral music, opera, zarzuela, and orchestral conducting, a long-held dream. It was the starting point for his decision to pursue orchestral conducting, and he began his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid, where he attended classes between 1986 and 1992.

El Eco concert at the Teatro Colón for the Armed Forces Day in 1985

First period (1982-1986)

During his first term as conductor of El Eco, he conducted polyphonic concerts across Galicia and was primarily responsible for preparing the choral parts for the Friends of the Opera Festivals in A Coruña.

• In the 1983 season, they performed La Forza del Destino, by G. Verdi, The Barber of Seville, by Rossini, and Andrea Chénier, by Umberto Giordano.
• In the 1984 season, they performed Aida, by G. Verdi, The Italian Girl in Algiers, by Rossini, and Carmen, by G. Bizet.
• In 1985, he prepared Otello, by G. Verdi, for performance at the Conde Duque Auditorium in Madrid.