I am a historically informed bassoonist and musicologist with a focus on early music interpretation, pedagogy, and musicology. I'm also composer of soundtracks. My work as a performer and educator has taken me across Spain and Europe, collaborating with conservatories, academies, and festival ensembles. I enjoy guiding students and colleagues through the rich practice of historical performance while exploring new research on instrument design and repertoire. Beyond teaching, I direct ensembles and participate as a soloist and chamber musician, always aiming to connect audiences with the nuanced sounds of early music and its performance traditions. I thrive in collaborative environments and relish opportunities to blend scholarship with active performance.

Javier Caruda Ortiz

I am a historically informed bassoonist and musicologist with a focus on early music interpretation, pedagogy, and musicology. I'm also composer of soundtracks. My work as a performer and educator has taken me across Spain and Europe, collaborating with conservatories, academies, and festival ensembles. I enjoy guiding students and colleagues through the rich practice of historical performance while exploring new research on instrument design and repertoire. Beyond teaching, I direct ensembles and participate as a soloist and chamber musician, always aiming to connect audiences with the nuanced sounds of early music and its performance traditions. I thrive in collaborative environments and relish opportunities to blend scholarship with active performance.

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I am a historically informed bassoonist and musicologist with a focus on early music interpretation, pedagogy, and musicology. I’m also composer of soundtracks. My work as a performer and educator has taken me across Spain and Europe, collaborating with conservatories, academies, and festival ensembles. I enjoy guiding students and colleagues through the rich practice of historical performance while exploring new research on instrument design and repertoire.

Beyond teaching, I direct ensembles and participate as a soloist and chamber musician, always aiming to connect audiences with the nuanced sounds of early music and its performance traditions. I thrive in collaborative environments and relish opportunities to blend scholarship with active performance.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
French
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced

Work Experience

Historically Informed Bassoonist and Musicologist at Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Engaged in scholarly research and performance practice for historical bassoon repertoire; involved in teaching and performing early music, with a focus on period instruments and performance techniques.
Supplementary Bassoon Studies at Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Supplementary studies in bassoon and early music performance practice, including mentorship and workshops with current faculty.
Bassoon Studies at Barenboim-Said Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bassoon studies as part of advanced chamber music collaboration; worked with faculty in a high-level musical context.
Lecturer / Teacher in Early Music at Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Teaching early music interpretation and pedagogy; collaboration with visiting faculty and researchers to advance curriculum.

Education

Master of Arts in Early Music Interpretation, Pedagogy and Musicology at Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Musicology at Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Profesional Degree in Music at Conservatorio Elemental de Música de Cuenca 'Pedro Aránaz'
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
Children's studies in Bassoon at Escuela Mozart, Cuenca
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Cuenca 'Pedro Aránaz' at Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Cuenca
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

First prize at the Birmingham International Music Competition (UK)
January 1, 2023 - November 30, 2025
First prize at the London International Music Competition (UK)
January 1, 2022 - November 30, 2025
First prize at the Caneres International Music Competition (OC)
January 1, 2022 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government