BIOGRAPHY
Cristian Orozco - Ecuadorean percussionist and composer. Timpani|percussion principal of the national symphony orchestra of ecuador & Percussion educator of the Musical Arts Career - Faculty of Arts of the Central University of Ecuador.
Highlighted by his virtuosity, interpretation, and musicality, he has managed to establish a career path, which has as its premise the dissemination and creation of Latin American culture. At world-renowned festivals he has been able to represent Ecuador as a contemporary pioneer in the field of music interpretation and creation.
As percussion soloist, he is consolidated as one of the most distinguished young representatives of his nation. His dedication, energy and musicality characterize his way of conceiving a musical idea and then expressing it to the audience.
As composer he has been a proponent of neo-nationalism which goes hand in hand with creating a contemporary musical language and experimenting with new styles, forms and soundscapes which have been well-received by the public both nationally and internationally.
QUOTES
“Cristian fascinates with every note produced with his hands. He is a musical man and a virtuoso musician, with very deep ideas that are reflected in each of his Works”
DNEVNIK – Russia. 2012
“Cristian is becoming one of the best Latin composers for percussion”
NEY ROSAURO – Percussionist, Composer & Educator
“As a musician, he is very convincing in his works, Cristian's musical thinking is very deep and positive, it is reflected in his work.”
KARMELLA TSEPKOLENKO – Composer & Educator
“Cristian is, without a doubt, a referring in Ecuador as a virtuous percussion performer as well as one of the most important composers that refreshed Ecuadorian academic repertoire with original, quality and beautiful musical works”
ANDRÉS CARRERA – Percussionist & Educator
National Premiere in Ecuador: Double Concerto for marimba & timpani by Ney Rosauro Ney Rosauro - marimba Cristian Orozco - timpani National Symphony Orchestra of Ecuador Álvaro Manzano - conductor 20/09/2019. Quito, Ecuador
Percussion Week, 2nd edition Ending Concert. Invited Artist: Cristian Orozco August, 02 of 2019. National Music Conservatory Quito - Ecuador
Percussion Solo Concert Odessa, Ukraine
National Premiere in Ecuador: Double Concerto for marimba & timpani by Ney Rosauro Ney Rosauro - marimba Cristian Orozco - timpani National Symphony Orchestra of Ecuador Álvaro Manzano - conductor 20/09/2019. Quito, Ecuador
Timpani|Percussion Principal
NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA of ECUADOR
Officially since 2018, Cristian has been the Timpanist and Principal of the percussion area of "the First Musical Institution of Ecuador". He is also the Artistic Director of the OSNE percussion ensemble
Logo by OSNE
Photo: OSNE
Photo: OSNE
Logo by OSNE
Faculty of Arts, Central University of Ecuador
Symphonic Percussion Chair Prof. Cristian Orozco
Symphonic Percussion Chair Prof. Cristian Orozco
Faculty of Arts, Central University of Ecuador
Educator
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY of ECUADOR - Arts Faculty
Since the appearance of the musical arts career, in 2018, Cristian has served as a professor of the Symphonic Percussion Chair.
Cristian is the founder and artistic director of the UCE Percussion Ensemble
PROJECTS
CO HOMESTUDIO
"CO Home Studio" is a diffusion music project. Works and adaptations for percussion from the around of the world are live-performed by Cristian at his home studio.
4 EN QUITO - Ensamble
The Ensemble "4 en Quito" is a new proposal with a different format that gives a new perspective of interpretation, innovation and musical creativity.
Founded by Marco and Cristian Orozco in 2019, it was born as the necessity to innovate Ecuadorian national music from a contemporary point of view.
SENSE2WOOD - Violin & Percussion
"Sense2Wood" is a duo project that mixes violin and percussion instruments. Diana Melikhova & Cristian Orozco will make you feel new sounds, vibrations, and emotions in a natural atmosphere.