Ángel Fernández Montesinos is one of the most prolific directors of Theatre in España.He has worked in several types of theatrical genres, but the Music is his favorite.
He was born in Murcia (East of Spain). He began his training at the University Theater in his city. He began his career with the premiere of "The Book of Good Love" by the Archpriest of Hita and "The Valencian Widow" by Lope de Vega, with Chamber Theatre "Dido", in the Theatre María Guerrero in Madrid.
In 1961 obtained the National Theatre Award. In 1962, the Gold Medal of Valladolid for Best Direction. During two seasons directed the Theatre Lara in Madrid, premiering "When you need me".
In 64, in Paris, at the Festival of Nations, he premieres the Musical "Fair eats and silent" by Alfredo Mañas, with music by Bernaola. This year he directs the lyric company of the Theatre of the Zarzuela in Madrid , getting a big hit with "La calesera". Later, he was appointed Principal Conductor of the Theatre, for three seasons. At this stage correspond titles like “Doña Francisquita”, “El Rey que rabió” (“The King who raged”) or “Tiovivo madrilène” (“Carousel of Madrid”).
For 15 years (from 62 to 77), head of the National Youth Theatre at the Theatre Maria Guerrero, directed and adapted works like "Dragon's Head", "Peter Pan", "The Blue Bird", "The Little Prince "," Platero and I "and" Don Quixote ".
In the year 72, again obtained, a second time, the National Theater Award. Throughout these years, has led to Actors and Actresses from the likes of Amparo Soler Leal, Irene Gutierrez Caba, Arturo Fernandez, Mari Carrillo, Sancho Gracia, Analia Gade, Conchita Montes, Aurora Redondo ....
He wrote and directed "On the street of Alcala" with Esperanza Roy and Paco Valladares. But he also wrote and directed "Mom, I want to be an artist", with Concha Velasco and Paco Valladares. Now I want to show you a video with some of this work and specifically with the piece "The Gateway", with Concha Velasco and Paco Valladares:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l_pHDPVfyQ
Angel has been awarded with the Medal of Fine Arts, the Award Sigismund of Stage Directors Association of Spain -- of which he is Founder and President of Honor --.
Overall, he has worked on 160 works.
The last survey was in the past Classical Theatre Festival in Almagro, where he received a fitting tribute.
He says he has a new project: a musical, titled "Saved by the Music", but still do not want to produce, up to lower VAT tax (Value Added Tax).
Well. I hope that you have liked and enjoyed.
Till soon, kind regards,
Luis.
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