Patricia Castro

Experience

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  JORCAM

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2014

  Singer

  During these four years I was part of several projects, like the 8th Symphony by Mahler, "Candide"​ by Bernstein, the 9th Symphony by Beethoven, Mozart´s Requiem and "Don Gil de Alcalá" by Penella, zarzuela in which I played the soloist rol of Niña Lucía when I was only 14. I worked with conductors like Manuel Coves, Pablo Mielgo and Sir Neville Marriner, as well as with the famous stage manager Paco Mir.

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  Freelance

  Sept 2011 - May 2016

  Teacher of Music

  I teach music theory, violin and piano to children in order to prepare them for the conservatory

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  Escolanía de S.L. de El Escorial

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2012

  Soprano Soloist

  I sang as soloist "Gloria" by Vivaldi and Christmas Carols by Padre Antonio Soler, accompained by the Escolanía de S.L. de El Escorial.

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  Ópera de Madrid

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  La Bohème

  I participated as soprano in the choir of this opera by Giaccomo Puccini during the spring-summer season of the Reina Victoria theater

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  Moon World Records

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Soprano in the tour of the musical "Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen"

  On tour in the most important spanish theaters with this musical, I sing the soprano role of its coral quartet, accompanying international figures like Michele McCain, Tommy Heart and Patrick Lundström

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  Centro Cultural Moncloa

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

  Soloist rol in Die Zauberflöte

  I played the rol of First Genius (Knabe 1) during four performances of this masterpiece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Madalit Llamazares was the conductor. That was a project by the Townhall of Madrid.

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  FUNDACIÓN EXCELENTIA

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

  J.S. Bach: Matthew's Passion

  Conducted by Ilia Korol, I sang the choir of this oratorio in Zaragoza (26th March) and Madrid

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  Hispalírica Producciones

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

  Madame Butterfly & Traviata

  I participated as soprano in the choir of these two operas during the spring season of the Compac theater

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  Teatro Real

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Moses und Aron

  I sang as soprano the chorus part of this extremely complicated opera by A. Schönberg, conducted by Maestro Lothar Königs and with Romeo Castellucci as stage manager

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  Hispalírica Producciones

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  Soloist rol in Rigoletto

  I performed the rol of Paggio during a week in this opera by Giuseppe Verdi

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  Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  Soprano soloist

  At the graduation ceremonies of Master of this university, I sang works like "Fair House of Joy" by R. Quilter and "Mein Herr Marquis" by J. Strauss, accompanied by the pianist Tasio Carbone

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  Teatro Real

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  "Otello" by Verdi and Mahler's 2nd Symphony

  I sang as soprano the choir of these two works, conducted by Renato Palumbo and Lothar Königs, respectively. Mahler's 2nd Symphony was played in Toledo's Cathedral, with Sofia Fomina and Susan Graham as soloists.

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  Hispalírica Producciones Musicales

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

  Madame Butterfly

  I sang the choir of this opera by Puccini, accompanying Angel Walter and Carlos Andrade as soloists. The opera was performed in Lisboa (on the 25th of November) and Guimarães (26th).

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  Intermezzo Programaciones Musicales

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  Christmas Concert

  As an event for the company Caser Seguros, I sang opera choirs and Christmas carols conducted by Maestro Enrique Rueda (Dec. 12. 2016)

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  Fundación Botín

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  Poetas y compositores de Cantabria 2016. Creando Futuros

  December 19th. Absolute premiere of five works by Cantabrian composers and poets, such as Alberto Isla Marotías, Israel López Estelche, Ana Fontecha, Isabel Benito and José María Labrada. I sang as a soloist these five works accompanied by the Instrumental Ensemble of Cantabria, integrated by Silvia Carrera, Daniel G. Gamaza, Alberto Gorrochategui, Lara Manzano and Adrián Higuera. The premiere was conducted by Luciano González Sarmiento.

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  Escuela superior de canto

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  El Retablo de Maese Pedro: Trujamán

  Accompanied by the Madrid Royal Conservatory Orchestra, I sang the role of Trujamán (The Boy) in this opera with puppets by Manuel de Falla, in which also took part Vicente Martínez Arango as Don Quijote and David Aguirregomezcorta as Maese Pedro (Dec. 2. 2016)

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  FUNDACIÓN EXCELENTIA

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Accompanied by the Orquesta Santa Cecilia, I sang the women's choir of this original soundtrack by John Williams (on January 3rd and 4th). Conducted by Ilia Korol, I sang the choir of this magnificent oratorio in Barcelona (December 14th) and Madrid (December 23rd)

  • "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"​ in concert

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  • Haendel's Messiah

    Dec 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Asociación de Amigos de la Ópera de Madrid

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2017

  Soprano soloist

  I was selected to perform a concert as soloist at the theatre of Madrid Superior School of Voice (Escuela Superior de Canto de Madrid), singing Le Feu's aria by M. Ravel, "Mein Herr Marquis" by J. Strauss, etc., accompanied by Aurelio Viribay.

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  Auditorio Nacional de Música, Madrid

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Fauré's Requiem, Soprano Soloist

  Together with the Atlantida Chamber Orchestra and Manuel Tevar as conductor, I sang Fauré's Requiem at Madrid National Auditorium of Music.

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  Fundación Botín

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Música para una exposición. Carsten Höller

  On July 12th I performed L. Berio's "Sequenza III per voce femminile" at Centro Botín, Santander. 5 more Sequences were played by performers Lara Manzano (flute), Irene Benito (violin), Rosa San Martín (viola), Jesús Peñaranda (accordion) and Alberto Gorrochategui (cello).

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  Santa Leocadia. Cultura, memoria y territorio

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  Encuentros musicales: Soprano soloist

  Together with the guitarist Miguel Trápaga, I performed Spanish and Italian repertoire from the XVII to the XX century. The concert was a private performance for the members of Asociación Santa Leocadia.

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  Fundación Gerardo Diego

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  On November 24th, I performed works by Spanish contemporary composers (such as Consuelo Díez, Jacobo Durán-Loriga and Francisco Novel-Sámano) together with the pianist Silvia Carrera at Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid. The performance was part of the conferences-concert organised by Fundación Gerardo Diego, settled in Santander, and was also recorded by Radio Clásica (RNE). On October 17th I premiered 5 works by Spanish composers (such as T. Marco, J. L. Turina and A. Novel Sámano) together with the pianist Silvia Carrera. The performance was part of the conferences-concert organised by Foundación Gerardo Diego.

  • Gerardo Diego: Homenaje al poeta músico

    Nov 2017 - Nov 2017

  • "Alondra de Verdad". Canciones para Gerardo Diego

    Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
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  Camerata Lírica de España

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  • L'Elisir d'amor, de G. Donizzetti

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  • Traviata, de G. Verdi

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

  • Carmen, de G. Bizet

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
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  Escola de Música Fabra

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Directora de coro y profesora de técnica vocal
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  La Fura dels Baus

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2019

  • "Die Schöpfung", by F.J. Haydn

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2019

  • "Die Schöpfung", by F.J. Haydn

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
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  Camerata Lírica de España

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  Intérprete el rol de Giannetta en esta ópera de G. Donizetti en los teatros Sebastián Cestero, Buero Vallejo y Jacinto Benavente (Madrid), Auditorio Paco de Lucía (Madrid) y en el teatro Alkázar (Plasencia), con el maestro Mikhail Studyonov y la dirección musical de Rodolfo Albero. Trabajé en la gestión cultural de diversos espectáculos de ópera, destacando la campaña escolar de shows como "El humor en la ópera" y "El pequeño elixir de amor", basado en la obra de G. Donizetti y actualmente de gira por España.

  • Giannetta en "L'Elisir d'amore", de G. Donizetti

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Gestión cultural y promoción de espectáculos

    Sept 2018 - Oct 2018
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  Singerhood

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2019

  Soprano

  Me dedico a grabar la voz de soprano de diferentes obras para la app Singerhood, cuyo objetivo es facilitar a los coristas el aprendizaje de las partituras que luego interpretarán en conciertos.

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  P&M Group

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2019

  Yo, Claudio - Gira de la ópera

  Estreno mundial y gira de esta ópera de Igor Escudero y Robert Graves, con funciones en Valladolid, Mérida, Madrid, Bilbao y Zaragoza. Interpretaré a la Viuda de Libo y a un joven Calígula.

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  STAR'S DANCING ACADEMIA DE DANZA

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  Directora de coro & vocal coach

  Dirijo e imparto técnica vocal a tres coros diferentes (adultos, niños de 8 a 14 años y jóvenes de 15 a 25 años).

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  Teatro de la Zarzuela

  Feb 2020 - now

  Coro del Teatro de la Zarzuela

  Titularidad indefinida como soprano - titulado superior en actividades específicas. Grupo profesional M3