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Now on Spotify: The epic "One Piece" soundtrack, conducted by David Hernando Rico for Netflix
The Spanish maestro led the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra in recording over 50 hours of symphonic excellence for Netflix's smash-hit series.


Conducting the Music for Tad the Lost Explorer and the Magic Lamp: My Experience on the Podium
It is a great pleasure to share with you the official release of the Original Soundtrack for Tad the Lost Explorer and the Magic Lamp (Tadeo Jones y la Lámpara Maravillosa), now available on all digital platforms. The Challenge from the Baton: The Recording Sessions Conducting a score of this magnitude demands maximum interpretive precision and complete synergy between the orchestra and the images on screen. The soundtrack was recorded in the historic Studio 1 of Slovak Radio


David Hernando Rico Conducts the Soundtrack for Arriba Tutto, Composed by Alicia Morote and Directed by Jose Mota
I am delighted to share one of my latest recording projects: the original soundtrack for Arriba Tutto, the new feature film directed by acclaimed Spanish director and actor José Mota, scheduled for release in October. The original score, composed by Alicia Morote, was recorded in Slovakia with the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, which I had the pleasure of conducting for the recording sessions. Working on Alicia Morote’s score was a particularly rewarding experience. Film musi


David Hernando Conducts the Orchestral Score for The Violinist
am delighted to share my involvement in The Violinist (2026), the acclaimed animated feature directed by Ervin Han and Raúl García, for which I conducted the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra during the recording of its original symphonic score. The film has received major international recognition, including the Cristal for a Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, while its original score was honored with the SACEM Award for Best Original Music. A Scor


The Odyssey — Symphonic Works by Pedro Vilarroig, Now on Spotify
I am pleased to share the release of The Odyssey, a symphonic album by Spanish composer Pedro Vilarroig, performed by the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra under my direction. Released by Cezanne, the album brings together two large-scale symphonic works inspired by epic storytelling and the timeless themes of heroism, conflict and the struggle between good and evil. The music was originally recorded with the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra between 2016 and 2018 and is now presente


David Hernando Rico recognized as a member of the city of Valladolid (Spain) Ambassadors Network
The orchestral conductor and founder of the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra has been honored by his hometown for promoting Valladolid's talent and culture abroad.


Interview for Radio Beethoven (Chile): A musical journey from "Mr. Vivaldi" to the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra for Radio Beethoven (Chile)
El director David Hernando Rico repasa su trayectoria en el podcast "La Música que Cambió mi Vida", desde su infancia y formación en Bratislava hasta la fundación de su orquesta sinfónica con más de 900 proyectos grabados. Durante la entrevista, analiza su versátil trabajo en el cine y la música popular junto a grandes artistas, comentando una selección de obras clave de Vivaldi, Falla y John Williams, entre otros.


Now Available! The "Torrente Presidente" Soundtrack Hits Spotify
Great news for film music lovers! I am delighted to announce that the original soundtrack for "Torrente Presidente", the highly anticipated new installment in Santiago Segura's famous saga, is now available in its entirety on Spotify. For me, it has been a true pleasure to conduct the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra for the recording of this fantastic soundtrack composed by Roque Baños. Working hand in hand with Roque's talent and bringing his musical vision to life with the po


In Conversation with César Vidal on La Voz: Music, Heritage, and International Recording
I recently had the privilege of joining César Vidal for an in-depth conversation on his internationally acclaimed program, La Voz. César Vidal is a prominent Spanish historian, writer, and journalist with a career spanning over three decades. Author of more than a hundred books and recipient of prestigious journalism awards, he leads La Voz, an independent broadcast with a massive global reach across Spain, Latin America, and Spanish-speaking communities in the United States,


Conductor David Hernando Rico gives a seminar on film music at the University of Valladolid
The founder of the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra shared his expertise in recording major soundtracks, analyzing recent works such as the score for "Torrente, Presidente," composed by Roque Baños.
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