BIOGRAPHY

It was born in 1993 under the name Jove Orquestra Simfònica de Catalunya (JOSC) and in 1999 it changed its name to Jove Orquestra Nacional de Catalunya (JONC). The project was directed by Josep Pons from its foundation until 2001, the year in which Manel Valdivieso took over as artistic director.

In 1999, the JONC Foundation was set up to bring together the growing number of initiatives that were taking shape. Its Board of Trustees is made up of several representatives of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Catalan cultural and musical circle.

Since its birth, the main objectives of the JONC have been to provide a comprehensive orchestral training to the young musicians of our country, complementing the work that is carried out in this field in conservatories and higher schools, and to actively collaborate in their professional insertion. Likewise, it has taken care to offer a cultural product of the highest quality, while bringing it closer to all audiences, with a clear social and pedagogical vocation.

To make these objectives possible, the activity of the JONC is carried out through work meetings, symphonic and chamber concerts aimed at the general public and groups with special needs, preparation of didactic material, classes, conferences, etc.

The Fundació Jove Orquestra Nacional de Catalunya includes two different orchestras, which are accessed by public audition. The JONC Alevins is formed by young musicians up to 19 years old and the JONC, by musicians up to 25 years old.

JONC has participated in the most important festivals and concert halls in the country, under the direction of prestigious masters such as Josep Pons, Guy van Waas, Ernest Martínez-Izquierdo, Jordi Mora, Manel Valdivieso, Barry Sargent, Jan Caeyers, Robert King, Paul Goodwin, Andrew Parrott, Antoni Ros-Marbà, Lutz Köhler, Salvador Mas, Edmon Colomer, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Valery Ovsyanikov, Gordan Nikolic and Pablo González.