Andalusian tenor Pablo García-López is one of the rising voices on the European opera and concert scene. Praised by El Mundo for “the decisive beauty of his light-lyric timbre, his unquestionable musicality and communicability,” he is especially noted for his refined interpretations of Mozart and is in high demand for both baroque and contemporary repertoire. Recent engagements across Spain’s leading stages have led to international debuts at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, Opéra de Lausanne, Royal Opera House of Muscat, Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia, and Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse. He has worked under the baton of conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Chailly, Jesús López-Cobos, and Susanna Mälkki.

In the 2025/26 season, Pablo returns to the Gran Teatre del Liceu for his role debut as Bardolfo in Falstaff, and sings Pang in Turandot at the Palau de les Arts Valencia, and Maese Pedro in de Falla’s El retablo de Maese Pedro at the Teatro de la Zarzuela. On the concert stage, he presents his new solo programme Negroni Sbagliato with the Orquesta de Córdoba under Aarón Zapico, performs Mozart’s Requiem with the Orquesta de la Región de Murcia, and Schubert’s Mass No. 6 with the Orquesta de Granada. He also sings the tenor solos in Handel’s Messiah in Fundación Caixa’s participatory concerts with the orchestras of Granada and Valencia, again led by Zapico. A passionate interpreter of baroque music, he takes on the title role in A. Scarlatti’s Scipione nelle Spagne with La Ritirata, and releases a new recording of Carles Baguer’s El retorno del hijo pródigo with Vespres d’Arnadí. His chamber programme Trompicávalas Amor, with Josetxu Obregón and Ignacio Prego, tours to the Istanbul International Chamber Music Festival. He also gives a recital with pianist Duncan Gifford at the Auditorio del Centro de Cultura Contemporánea CondeDuque, premiering new works by Helena Cánovas and Jesús Torres. Meanwhile, De Sópitu, his programme with Forma Antiqva, continues to tour across Spain following the success of their CD.

His work as a guest conductor goes hand in hand with his artistic direction of Forma Antiqva, one of Spain’s most influential classical music ensembles. Founded in 1999 with his brothers Daniel and Pablo, the group has toured across Europe, Asia, and Latin America with programmes that break down barriers between performers and audiences, challenging the conventions of the traditional concert format.

Born in Langreo (Asturias), Aarón Zapico trained as a classical pianist before specialising in early music and harpsichord at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. He has taught at universities, conservatories, and specialised courses in Spain and in countries such as Australia, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, and Singapore.

Alongside his artistic work, he maintains a strong commitment to the development of the music sector. He promotes platforms advocating for musicians’ rights, social projects that use music as a tool for integration, and created the first early music competition in Spain. Aware of the challenges faced by young Spanish musicians entering the profession, he has launched a wide range of training initiatives — including orchestras and academies in cities such as Gijón, Granada, and Vélez Blanco — to support their transition into professional life.

Recognised by the press, festivals, foundations, city councils, and cultural associations, his career has earned numerous awards and nominations, including several nods from the International Classical Music Awards. His discography, as extensive as it is eclectic, reflects a career driven by passion, risk, and artistic curiosity.

In the coming months, his schedule includes the premiere of a Jommelli intermezzo in Madrid and Tenerife, the opening of the season at the Real Teatro de Retiro with De sópitu, the musical direction of Vivaldi’s Orlando furioso at the Ópera de Oviedo, and a return to lead the participatory Messiah performances for the “la Caixa” Foundation in Valencia and Granada. 

Aarón Zapico is a member of the jury of the Princess of Asturias Awards for the Arts.