Press Kit
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Cristian Orozco is an Ecuadorian percussionist and composer. He serves as a percussion educator in the Musical Arts Career program within the Faculty of Arts at the Central University of Ecuador.
Distinguished by his virtuosity, interpretation skills, and musicality, he has successfully built a career centered on the promotion and creation of Latin American culture. At internationally renowned festivals, he has proudly represented Ecuador as a contemporary pioneer in the fields of music interpretation and composition.
QUOTES
“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
“I am pleased to express my respect and admiration for Maestro Orozco and I hope that his great cultural contribution is recognized, valued and considered as one of the most important percussionists in our country and the world”
JUAN CASTRO - Pianist, Composer & Artistic Ambassador of Ecuador
“His activity corresponds to a professional committed to developing and improving music. He has been the protagonist of world premieres including works dedicated to his specialty. It is worth highlighting the awards obtained in European competitions, which support his level of preparation and knowledge”
LUCIANO CARRERA - Renowned Ecuadorian flutist
“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
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As a 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. These innovations have been well-received by the public both nationally and internationally.
As a percussion soloist, he has established himself as one of the most distinguished young representatives of his nation. His dedication, energy, and musicality characterize his approach to conceiving a musical idea and then expressing it to the audience.
AWARDS
Grand Prix – Soloist
THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF YOUNG PERFORMERS "XXI CENTURY ART"
Kiev, Ukraine – 2009
First prize – Ensemble
THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF YOUNG PERFORMERS "XXI CENTURY ART"
Kiev, Ukraine – 2009
First prize – Soloist
WIND & PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS SOLOISTS COMPETITION "STEPAN GANICH"
L´viv, Ukraine – 2007
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Educator
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY of ECUADOR - Arts Faculty
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Since the inception of the musical arts career in 2018, Cristian has been serving as a professor in the Symphonic Percussion Department.
The fundamental philosophy of the Symphonic Percussion Department is rooted in the idea of "Studying to Appreciate Musical Art."
Cristian is not only the founder but also the Artistic Director of the Percussion Ensemble at the Central University of Ecuador, known as PercUCEmble. Additionally, he collaborates as a professor in other areas, including Composition, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise in his capacity as a composer.
PROJECTS
Sense2Wood
violin & percussion
"SensetoWood" is a duo project that combines violin and percussion instruments. Diana Melikhova & Cristian Orozco will immerse you in new sounds, vibrations, and emotions in a natural atmosphere.
CO HomeStudio
"CO Home Studio" is a music diffusion project. Cristian performs live works and adaptations for percussion from around the world in his home studio.
4enQuito
ENSAMBLE
The "4 en Quito" Ensemble is a new proposal with a unique format that offers a fresh perspective on interpretation, innovation, and musical creativity. Founded by Marco and Cristian Orozco in 2019, it was born out of the need to revitalize Ecuadorian national music from a contemporary standpoint.
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