Iker Olabe Goxencia is a distinguished figure in the recording industry, celebrated for his extensive career as a sound engineer and music producer. With over 25 years of experience, he has crafted exceptional recordings for soloists, orchestras, and world-renowned conductors, particularly in the realms of classical music and jazz. His expertise in microphone techniques and immersive audio has cemented his reputation as a pivotal force in recording and large-scale symphony amplification projects. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prestigious labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical, and has worked with notable artists like Grigory Sokolov and Wiener Philharmoniker.

Iker Olabe

Iker Olabe Goxencia is a distinguished figure in the recording industry, celebrated for his extensive career as a sound engineer and music producer. With over 25 years of experience, he has crafted exceptional recordings for soloists, orchestras, and world-renowned conductors, particularly in the realms of classical music and jazz. His expertise in microphone techniques and immersive audio has cemented his reputation as a pivotal force in recording and large-scale symphony amplification projects. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prestigious labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical, and has worked with notable artists like Grigory Sokolov and Wiener Philharmoniker.

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Iker Olabe Goxencia is a distinguished figure in the recording industry, celebrated for his extensive career as a sound engineer and music producer. With over 25 years of experience, he has crafted exceptional recordings for soloists, orchestras, and world-renowned conductors, particularly in the realms of classical music and jazz. His expertise in microphone techniques and immersive audio has cemented his reputation as a pivotal force in recording and large-scale symphony amplification projects. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prestigious labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical, and has worked with notable artists like Grigory Sokolov and Wiener Philharmoniker.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Department at Universidad de Comillas (Universidad Pontificia Comillas)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Department coordination and content revision for three degrees in Public Relations and Publicity, Journalism and Audiovisual Communication.
Head of Sound at Fijazz - Alicante Jazz Festival
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Live sound supervision and PA for artists such as Chucho Valdés, Eliane Elias, Antonio Rey, Brad Mehldau.
Live Sound Engineer / Orchestra Producer at Ljubljana Festival
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2023
Live sound engineer for orchestra productions; worked on the Chick Corea Symphony Tribute and other symphonic projects.
Live Sound Engineer for Orchestra Productions at Orquestra de Barcelona (OBC)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Live sound engineer for orchestra productions at Barceloneta beach for audiences over 15,000.
Classical Producer / Sound Engineer at Independent/Various orchestras and opera productions
January 1, 2006 - Present
Classical producer and sound engineer for orchestral and opera productions; collaboration with major labels (Deutsche Grammophon, Sony Classical, Warner Classics, etc.) and world-renowned artists.

Education

PhD in Arts - Music & Acoustics at Universidad de las Islas Baleares
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
MSc Acoustics & Sound Engineering at Middlesex University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
BSc Audio & Music Technology at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Profesor Superior de Música - Violín at Conservatorio Superior de Música de las Islas Baleares
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

PhD in Arts - Music & Acoustics
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
MSc Acoustics & Sound Engineering
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
BSc Audio & Music Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Profesor Superior de Música - Violín
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services