Eduardo Marturet

Eduardo Marturet (born September 19, 1953) is a Venezuelan conductor and composer represented by Tempo Primo. He is the music director and conductor of The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO).

Biography As the music director and conductor of The Miami Symphony Orchestra, Marturet remains deeply involved in the musical life of his native Venezuela and continues to guest conduct actively in Europe. He has made more than 60 CDs that range from a Brahms orchestral cycle to surveys of Latin America's greatest orchestral composers.

European orchestras with which he has had an active guest conducting relationship include Berliner Symphoniker, European Community Chamber Orchestra, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, RAI Symphony Orchestra, Danish Radio Symphony, Royal Flemish Philarmonique, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Gelders Orkest, Bohemian Chamber Philharmonic, Budapest Radio Symphony, Brabant Orkest, and Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra in Amsterdam. In 2001, he led the Berliner Symphoniker on a 12-concert tour of major South American cities including Caracas, São Paulo, Cordoba, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. A documentary of the tour was broadcast through the region by DirecTV.

Born in Caracas, Marturet studied in Cambridge, England where he became firmly rooted in the European tradition, obtaining a degree in piano, percussion, conducting, and composition. In 1979, he returned to Venezuela with a permanent position with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Caracas as associate conductor and later as Artistic Director to the Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela, where he served in that position until 1995. Presently, he maintains close contact with the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra movement, giving advice and support in aid of poor children.

With the opening of the Teresa Carreño Theatre in Caracas in 1984, Marturet became its first music director. After three years of bringing challenging and original productions to the stage, he resigned from the Theatre to dedicate himself entirely to an international career, conducting in Italy, Greece, France, Spain, England, Denmark, Holland, Korea, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, Canada and the United States.

He made his Asian debut with the Seoul Philharmonic in 2003, a year when he also opened the Chorin Summer Festival in Berlin and made his debut with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic in Argentina and the Florida Philharmonic in Miami.

In 2006, he received a Latin Grammy nomination for "Encantamento" in the category of Best Classical Album conducting the Berliner Symphoniker.

Since 2006 he has been the music director and conductor of the Miami Symphony Orchestra; during his tenure he developed a classical-crossover repertoire in collaboration with producers including Emilio Estefan, Rudy Perez and Burt Bacharach.

In October 2012, he was named one of the “100 most influential latinos in Miami”. The ceremony was performed by Fusionarte Association, Pan-American Foundation and Televisa publishing. This same year, in March, the flag of the United States was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of Eduardo Marturet, who received the Medal of Merit of the U.S. Congress in recognition for his outstanding and invaluable service to the community.

In 2019, he was included in the Genius 100 Visions Group.

His wife Athina Klioumi is a Greek born actress, fashion model, producer philanthropist that supports The Miami Symphony Orchestra.

Highlights

2014: Eduardo Marturet becomes a Steinway Artist. 2012: Marturet is awarded a Medal of Honor to the Merit of Congress. In March 2012, the flag of the United States was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of Eduardo Marturet, together with the Medal of Honor to the Merit of Congress. Marturet was honored with a lifetime achievement award for having made significant contributions to the development of the U.S. The awards ceremony took place on April 19 in the U.S. House Committee in D.C. 2010: Johnnie Walker Black Label "Walk With Giants." Eduardo Marturet was the first Venezuelan chosen to participate in the "Walk with Giants" campaign by Johnnie Walker Black Label, which included a concert for 6,000 people across major cities. 2010: MISO releases its first recording: Trumpet Glamour with Francisco Flores. Album details... 2010: The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) and Eduardo Marturet agree to a second five-year contract as Music Director and Conductor. The renewal extends the contract through July 31, 2017. 2006: "Encantamento" Nominated for "Best Classical Album." The Latin Grammy nominations is pleased to announce that Marturet's "Encantamento" with the Berliner Symphoniker was nominated for "Best Classical Album" of the year. Album details... 2006: Miranda Soundtrack Wins "Best Music" at the Mérida Film Festival. The romantic soundtrack from the motion picture, "Francisco de Miranda" has won "Best Music" at the Mérida Film Festival in Venezuela. Listen and learn more about the Marturet's latest movie soundtrack. Album details... 2006: Miami Symphony Orchestra. Eduardo Marturet is appointed conductor and music director of the Miami Symphony Orchestra. 2004: Johnnie Walker 30th Anniversary Party. Marturet celebrated 30 years with a black tie event given by Johnnie Walker Black Label. Follow his footsteps from when he became number six of eight in the “clan” headed by his grandfather in Caracas through his career which took him to many places with many accomplishments. 2001: Berliner Latin Tour With Deutsche Bank's support, Marturet led the Berliner Symphoniker on a Latin American tour through Caracas, São Paulo, Cordoba, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Mexico and Monterrey. 1988: Casa Bonita. This exhibit is the product if a research project concerning the scope of contemporary music and its ability to communicate, induce creative and sensitive attitudes in the public and change its intuitions. 1987: "Official" of the Order of Orange-Nassau. The "Official" of the Order of Orange-Nassau was bestowed upon Eduardo Marturet by Queen Beatrix of Holland.

Compositions

Symphonic works Name Year Place Instrumentation Notes Turtle Magic 2015 Miami For full orchestra and image projection featuring the work of MISO's YEP project VARIATIONS on With a Little Help from my Friends 2014 Miami For full orchestra, solo voice & chorus --- Candy Island 2014 Miami For full orchestra and image projection featuring the work of MISO's Music Arts Challenge project Two Readings of Waldo 2013 Miami For full orchestra and image projection featuring the work of visual artist Waldo Balart Latidos del Tíbet 2011 Caracas For solo Tibetan Bowls and full orchestra --- Memorias de Un Bravo Pueblo 2002 Caracas For piano solo, side drum and strings --- Mantra 1997 Caracas For full orchestra --- Capricho Criollo 1996 Caracas For full orchestra Commissioned by División de Alimentos de las Empresas Polar Siglos de Luz 1995 Caracas For solo guitar, solo percussion & full orchestra Commissioned by CA ELECTRICIDAD DE CARACAS XXXIII Variations on a German Theme 1989 Caracas For full orchestra Commissioned by the German Government Music for the ballet "Secretos" 1986 Caracas For full orchestra Commissioned by Danza Hoy Sol por Occidente 1982 Caracas For full orchestra Commissioned by 2nd Festival of Latin American Music Notturno 1981 Caracas For full orchestra ---

Chamber works Name Year Place Instrumentation Notes Paramythia 2002 Anthoussa For harp solo Commissioned by Arpas A.C. La Hamaca 1998 Caracas For guitar, flute and güiro Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 1998 Música para 6 y Saxo 1992 Caracas For 6 instruments ‘ad lib’ & solo tenor saxophone Commissioned by Sinfonietta Caracas Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 1992 Tres Tiempos 1990 Caracas For piano solo or guitar duo Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 1990 Canto LLano 1976 Cambridge For a capella instrument/voice & tape delay system, or any combination of instrumental/voice forces Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 2004. Published by Hubertus Nogatz Editor – K&N 1209, 1991 Mi Marioneta tiene Tres Caras 1974 Cambridge For piano solo Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 1992

Film Music Name Year Place Instrumentation Notes Soundtrack for the film "Miranda" 2006 Caracas For full orchestra Award: "Best Music" Festival de Mérida, 2006 Soundtrack for the film "Manuela Saenz" 2000 Caracas --- Award: "Best Music" ANAC de Caracas, 2004. Award: "Camara d'Or" Festival de Cannes, 2000 Soundtrack for the film "Oriana" 1984 Caracas --- Award: "Best Music" Premio Municipal de Caracas, 1986. Award: "Best Music" Festival de Mérida, 1985

Experimental works Name Year Place Instrumentation Notes @ Zaha's Place 2015 Miami For Mixed Techniques Published by PRIVATE MUSIC, 2015 Read more... Las Campanas del Silencio 1992 Caracas For all the bells of the world Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 1992 "Casa Bonita" (The 24 Hours) 1988 Caracas For Mixed Techniques Commissioned by the Caracas Contemporary Arts Museum Read more... Musica Viva 1980 Caracas For Mixed Techniques Commissioned by the Caracas Contemporary Arts Museum Read more... Piezas Cinéticas 1975 Caracas For piano solo Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 1975

Orchestral arrangements Name Year Place Instrumentation Notes Oblivion (Astor Piazzolla) 2009 Caracas For solo violonchelo and orchestra Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 2009 Adios Nonino (Astor Piazzolla/Bragato) 2009 Caracas For solo violonchelo and orchestra Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 2009 Langsamer Satz (Anton Webern) 2009 Miami For orchestra Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 2009 Otoño (Franco De Vita) 2006 Miami For orchestra Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 2006 Adios Nonino (Astor Piazzolla/Bragato) 2001 Berlin For orchestra Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 2001 Oblivion (Astor Piazzolla) 2001 Berlin For orchestra Published by Ediciones Tempo Primo, 2001

Recordings

2015-2001 Marturet – @ Zaha's Place Album details... Elgar – Enigma Variations, Mendelssohn – Calm Sea & Prosperous Voyage – Berliner Symphoniker Brahms – Complete Symphonies – Berliner Symphoniker An Evening in Vienna Live! Album details... Aprés un Reve. Album details... Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 2. Album details... Canto LLano. Album details... Conciertos para Guitarra y Orquesta. Album details... Encantamento – Piazzolla, Guarnieri, Marquez, Estevez, Revueltas. Album details... Grieg/Mendelssohn – Piano Concertos. Album details... Homenaje – Revueltas, Carreño, Piazzolla, Castellanos. Album details... Latin Music Vol. 1. Album details... Marturet – Music for the film Manuela Sáenz. Album details... Marturet – Mantra, Canto LLano, etc. Album details... Memorias. Album details... Miranda Soundtrack. Album details... Mozart/Beethoven Piano Concertos. Album details... Oblivion. Album details... Opera Highlights. Album details... Salut d'Amour. Album details... Trumpet Glamour with Francisco Flores. Album details... Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Piazzolla: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Album details...

2000-1996 Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1. Album details... Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 3. Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5. Album details... Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 Op.92. Brahms – Symphony No. 2. Album details... Brahms – 4 Symphonies & Overtures (re-issue). Album details... Fantasía Venezolana. Album details... Grieg – Piano Concerto. Album details... Mendelssohn – Piano Concerto No. 1, Capriccio Brillante. Album details... Mozart's mooiste muziek. Album details... Venezuelan Classics – works by Carreño, Montes and Marturet. Album details...

1995-1991 Brahms – Symphony No. 1 & Tragic Overture. Album details... Brahms – Symphony No. 2. Album details... Brahms – Symphony No. 3 & Haydn Variations. Album details... Brahms – Symphony No. 4 & Academic Overture. Brahms – Piano Concerto No. 1. Album details... Brahms – Piano Concerto No. 2. Brahms – Violin Concerto. Album details... Brahms – Double Concerto for Violin & Cello. Dvorak – Symphony No. 9 Op.95. Marturet – Siglos de Luz. Album details... Mediodía en el LLano. Album details... Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuéz. Album details... Strauss/Grieg/Sibelius – Lieder. Album details... Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1. Album details... Tierra de Gracia. Album details...

1990-1983 Montes – Fantasía Venezolana para 2 Guitarras. Album details... Mozart – Divertimento in B K 137, Violin Concerto No. 3 K 216, Symphony No. 29 K 201. Album details... Mozart – Symphonies No. 5, 11, 13, 21, 27. Album details... Mozart – Violin Concertos, Adagio, Rondos. Album details... Mozart – Violin Concertos, Adagio, Rondos. Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1, Andante Spianato & Gran Polonaise. Album details... Duarte – Sinfonietta La Mar. Album details... Beethoven – Triple Concerto, Romanza in G Op.40. Album details... Música Venezolana de Conciertos. Album details... Noche Transfigurada.

Orchestras conducted

Principal Orchestras: 2005–present. Miami Symphony Orchestra (Miami, USA) 1991–present. Berliner Symphoniker (Berlin, Germany) 1978–present. Venezuelan National Youth Orchestras (Caracas, Venezuela) 1978–present. Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar (Caracas, Venezuela) 2003 – 2005. Orquesta Filarmónica de Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 1989 – 1990. Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 1988 – 1991. Symfoniorkesteret i Stavanger (Stavanger, Norway)

Orquesta Filarmonica de Cali, Cali – Colombia '11 Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil Teresa Carreño – Venezuela '09 The Miami Symphony Orchestra, Miami – USA '05 El Paso Symphony Orchestra, El Paso – USA '05 Orquesta Sinfónica de UNCUYO, Mendoza – Argentina '04 Florida Philharmonic, Miami – Florida '03 Orquesta Filarmónica de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires – Argentina '03 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Seoul – South Korea '03 Florida Chamber Orchestra, Miami – USA '01 Orquesta Sinfónica de Concepción Concepción – Chile '98 Gävle Symphony Orchestra, Gävle – Sweden '98 Bohemian Chamber Philharmonic Netherland Tourne '96 San Jose Symphony, San Jose – California '95 Orquesta Pablo Sarasate Pamplona, España '95 Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz – Germany '93 Royal Flemish Philarmonique, Antwerp – Belgium '92 Budapest Concert Orchestra, Budapest – Hungary '91 Berliner Symphoniker, Berlin – Germany '91 Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Herford – Germany '91 Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, Amsterdam – Holland '89 Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional, San José – Costa Rica '89 Symfoniorkesteret i Stavanger, Stavanger – Norway '88 Colorado Festival Orchestra, Colorado – USA '88 Gelders Orkest, Arhem – Holland '88 CRJT Orchestra, Toronto – Canada '88 Budapest Radio Symphony, Budapest – Hungary '87 Brabant Orkest, Denbosch – Holland '86 Frysk Orkest, Leeuwarden – Holland '84 Opera Teresa Carreño, Caracas – Venezuela '84 European Community Chamber Orchestra Italian Tourne '84 Orchestra da Camera di Torino Italian Tourne '84 Ensamble Instrumental de Provence, Nice – France '84 "Croissiere Musicale de Jeunes Virtuoses", France – Malta – Sicily – Greece '84 RAI Symphony Orchestra, Roma – Italia '83 Danish Radio Symphony, Copenhagen – Denmark '83 Santa Cecilia Chamber Players, Roma – Italia '83 Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela, Caracas – Venezuela '82 "Festivale Primavera Musicale di Roma", Roma – Italia '81 Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra, Roma – Italia '81 "Croissiere Musicale de Jeunes Solistes", Greek Islands '81 Orquesta Sinfónica Maracaibo, Maracaibo – Venezuela '80 Orquesta Sinfónica Municipal de Caracas, Caracas – Venezuela '80 Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá, Bogotá – Colombia '79 The Cambridge Players, Cambridge – England '79 Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolivar, Caracas – Venezuela '78

Orchestra tours

2001 – Berliner Symphoniker (Latin America) 1996 – Bohemian Chamber Philharmonic (Netherlands) 1993 – Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz (Netherlands) 1991 – Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie (Germany) 1988 – Gelders Orkest (Netherlands) 1986 – Brabant Orkest (Netherlands) 1984 – European Community Chamber Orchestra (Italy) 1984 – Orchestra da Camera di Torino (Italy)