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.
Valladolid, April 2026. — Spanish conductor David Hernando Rico returned to his hometown to give a master seminar at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the University of Valladolid (UVa). The session, organized by the institution's Music Classroom on April 7th, was titled "Film music and the recording of major soundtracks: Roque Baños and Torrente from the conductor's perspective".
This academic activity was part of the subject "The creation of the soundtrack" within the Master's Degree in Cinema and Communication at UVa. During his presentation, Hernando Rico delved into the complex processes of creating and recording music for the audiovisual industry. As a prominent case study, the recent recording of the soundtrack for the film "Torrente, presidente", written by acclaimed Spanish composer Roque Baños, was discussed, alongside other iconic productions carried out by the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra (BSO).
Throughout the seminar, the conductor from Valladolid—who is also the founder of the BSO—offered students and attendees a valuable perspective on the professional reality of this sector in today's film industry. His track record speaks for itself: throughout his career, he has worked on over 900 international recordings, collaborating with some of the most prestigious composers in the audiovisual scene.
With events like this, David Hernando Rico reaffirms his commitment not only to artistic excellence in recording studios but also to the training of future generations of professionals and bringing symphonic work closer to the university environment.
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Tags: University of Valladolid, UVa, Seminar, Film Music, Master in Cinema, Roque Baños, Soundtrack Recording, Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, BSO, Music Education.
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