ABOUT

Alberto Álvarez Calero's artistic work is distinguished by a historically informed approach to the repertoire, combining a deep understanding of musical style and rhetoric with the use of modern instruments. His interpretative perspective also encompasses later repertoires, always approached with conscious and well-grounded musical insight. He is particularly noted for the originality of his programs, often centered on rarely performed works and lesser-known composers, with a special focus on Spanish music.

In 2016, he founded the Bormujos Chamber Orchestra (OCB), a project through which he has established a singular trajectory within the Andalusian musical landscape. Under his direction, the OCB has developed an interpretative line based on stylistic rigor and the revival of repertoire from the Classical to the early Romantic periods, with particular emphasis on seldom-programmed works and Spanish composers. The originality of the orchestra's programming and the quality of its performances have been widely praised by specialized critics.

Among his most recent productions with the OCB is a performance of El poeta calculista (1805) by Manuel García, alongside tenor Juan de Dios Mateos, presented at the 42nd Festival de Música Antigua de Sevilla (FeMÀS). This production was acclaimed by critics in outlets such as Scherzo and Diario de Sevilla (which awarded it five stars). In the words of critic Andrés Moreno: 

He grasped the dual nature of the piece, accentuating its most genuinely castizo, bolero- or goyesque-inspired rhythms, while also dwelling on the fully Mozartian phrasing in other passages (...). The results were exceptional.

Another review, in El Correo de Andalucía, stated:

The fruitful humor of the proposal, the naturalness with which all those involved embraced the endeavor, and the joy they conveyed to the audience resulted in an utterly delightful concert experience we will not soon forget.

Full reviews available at:

• https://scherzo.es/sevilla-femas-manuel-garcia-y-su-opera-mas-unipersonal/

• https://www.diariodesevilla.es/ocio/garcia-poeta-calculista-mateos-alvarez-calero-femas_0_2003624655.html

• https://www.elcorreoweb.es/cultura/2025/03/30/orquesta-bormujos-entra-femas-puerta-115855854.html

Trained in guitar and conducting at the "Manuel Castillo" Superior Conservatory of Music in Seville, Álvarez Calero furthered his studies in orchestral conducting with both national and international mentors. He made his operatic conducting debut at the Stara Zagora Opera House (Bulgaria), leading productions of I Pagliacci and Bluebeard's Castle.

He combines his conducting career with teaching and research at the University of Seville, and has published several books and articles. His most recent work, John Dowland: English Music in Times of Melancholy (Fórcola, 2022), was named one of the best music books of the year by Scherzo and Codalario.

For Alberto Álvarez Calero, conducting is above all the art of communication. He believes that music should act as a catalytic force, capable of transforming individuals and society through the unique, unrepeatable value of each performance.