clarinettist · conductor

“The true nature of his playing lies not just at the intellectual level of interpretation, but in his ability to open doors in a way that approximates to the very act of creation at its most elemental: sheer physical enjoyment”.

“With his version of this piece, José Luis Estellés demonstrated that his ability as a soloist runs a close second to his mastery as an orchestral conductor.”

“… a masterful performance by José Luis Estellés in the solo part … he proved to be one of the best clarinetists of the current scene. His participation received a prolonged standing ovation … “

“On the podium, José-Luis Estellés, the exceptional clarinettist and, as far as we can see, a good conductor who has now earned much success in this other facet of his artistic career.”

Festival Turina 2015. Bengt Forsberg (piano), Isa Katharina Gericke (soprano), José Luis Estellés (clarinet) Venue: Sala Joaquín Turina. Date: September 9th. […] A magic moment happened with The shepherd on the rock  by Schubert, with a very concentrated Gericke, very delicate Forsberg and a spectacular Estellés who begun with a splendid double swell of dynamic swell and also accompanied with a huge load of nuance and color. […] http://www.diariodesevilla.es/article/ocio/2107615/verdad/es/sevilla/ciudad/la/musica.html

“Tremendous concert. The orchestra was conducted with complete mastery by José-Luis Estellés. He demonstrated a serene leadership, ductile and at one with the instrumental body”.

[…]”daß eine außergewönliche, “bibliophille” Besonderheit anzuzeigen ist”. “Estellés is a real find. Definitely a five star set”. “In spiritual agreement. Certainly joins a handful of favourite versions”.

“Special mention deserves José Luis Estellés, who shone beyond measure in his solo movement, Abîme des oiseaux, showing a stratospheric command of the registers and the dynamic range and gradation that can rarely be heard in this piece. He simply overwhelmed us in his reading of this movement.”

“His most outstanding virtues may be the dynamic richness and the unbelievable control over breathing that allow him to expound his interesting ideas as a performer. Great music, great performers, perfect evening.”