Manuel Blanco

Trumpet Player

Birth Year 1985

Birthplace Spain

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About

Trumpet player who is known for his role as principle trumpet at orchestras around the world. He has worked with multiple orchestras and artists, including Orchestra Mozart in Bologna, the Orquesta Nacional de España, and Daniel Barenboim.

Before Fame

He began studying trumpet at an early age, taking lessons at the Conservatorio de Ciudad Real. In 2006 he graduated from the Conservatorio Superior de Valencia with high honors. 

Trivia

In 2011 he won first place at the ARD Music Competition in Munich Germany. He has taught at the Reina Sofia school of Music and at the University Alfonso X El SAbio.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Spain.

Associated With

The first trumpet player to win the ARD was Maurice Andre in 1963.