Biography
"A show of raw power, an aural force to glue you to your seat.”
Praised for her “rich, heartfelt orchestral sound” (Chicago Sun-Times), “rhythmic vitality” (San Francisco Chronicle) and “raw power” (LA Times), Colombian-American Lina Gonzalez-Granados has distinguished herself nationally and internationally as a singularly-talented young conductor. Her powerful interpretations of the symphonic and operatic repertoire, as well as her dedication to highlighting new and unknown works by Latin-American composers, have earned her international recognition, most recently as the recipient of the 2021 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the Third Prize and ECHO Special Award (European Concert Hall Organization) of La Maestra Competition, as well as the 2020 and 2021 Solti Foundation US Career Assistance Award.
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“González-Granados delivered clean, efficient performances... and demonstrated a feel for theatrical flair.”
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This concert was an exploration of contrasting worlds, a journey that moved from intimate, ethereal contemplation to grand, unbridled romanticism.
"González-Granados came into her own, leading with a palpable sense of confidence and urgency. From the lugubrious introduction to the riotous ebullience of the finale, she had us riveted. She injected rhythmic vitality into the outbursts of the first movement before the snarl of the brass died away, relapsing into a miasma of gloom. The recapitulation of the first movement possessed a charming vernal innocence to it while González-Granados garnished a deep, heart-felt romanticism from the orchestra."
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California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad meets Lina González-Granados, the resident conductor at the LA Opera. Lina shares what it means to be the first Latina conductor of the legendary opera and why Spanish Dracula is so special.