Jette Parker Artists summer performance; Royal Opera House; Covent Garden; London, UK; 20 July 2024; Conductors: Andre Callegaro; Edward Reeve, Jose Salazar; Sopranos: Isabella Diaz, Sarah Duresne, Valentina Puskas, Mezzo sopranos: Veena Akama-Makia, Gabriel Kupsyte; Tenors: Ryan Vaughan Davies, Michael Gibson, Baritones: Josef Jeongmeen Ahn, Grisha Martirosyan, © [2024] Clive Barda

We are delighted to share that conductor José Salazar has been included in Classic FM’s list of ‘Rising Stars: 30 incredible musicians under 30’.

Classic FM describes the list as an introduction to ‘30 incredible classical music artists under the age of 30 that we’re championing in 2025…Classical music continues to be pushed to new heights by inspiring young artists who come armed with incredible technique, creativity and musicality, drawing millions to this wonderful genre. Every year we choose Classic FM’s Rising Stars, shining a light on 30 musicians who are evolving the classical music landscape.’

Currently the Jette Parker Ballet Conductor at the Royal Opera House, José’s recent highlights include his US debut at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, working closely with Gustavo Dudamel (July 2024), concert performances with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, and his Birmingham Royal Ballet debut, conducting several performances of Sir Frederick Ashton’s La Fille Mal Gardée (October 2024).

See the full list here.