Daniel Valerón Falcón, young Spanish saxophonist born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, stands out for his expressive playing, artistic versatility, and technical excellence.
At just 18 years old, he already possesses an advanced musical education and solid international performance experience.
Education and Degrees
Daniel is currently pursuing a Grado Superior in Music, majoring in saxophone, at the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música “Victoria Eugenia” in Granada (2023–2025).
He previously earned his Grado Profesional de Música at the Conservatorio Profesional de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where he was recognized for his remarkable work and received multiple honors.
Awards and Distinctions
Despite his young age, Daniel has won numerous national and international prizes:
➤ 1st Prize – RCSM “Victoria Eugenia” Soloists Competition (Granada)
➤ 1st Prize – International Saxophone Festival Aguere 2024
➤ 2nd Absolute Prize & Audience Award – Gran Canaria Young Performers International Competition
➤ 2nd Prize – Teror International Saxophone Competition 2021 (Junior Category)
➤ 2nd Prize – Talentos Gran Canaria Joven 2024
➤ 2nd Prize – 21st Intercentros Melómano (Canarias) Autonomous Phase
➤ Finalist – Gran Canaria Sax Competition 2023 (Open Category)
Masterclasses and Development
Daniel has attended masterclasses with renowned saxophonists including Misato Hanawa, Elisa Urrestarazu, David Pons, Vincent David, Mariano García, Arno Bornkamp, Asya Fateyeva, Claude Delangle, Kenneth Tse, Jérôme Laran, Guillaume Berceau, Simon Diricq, among others.
He has also participated in major international festivals and congresses:
➤ Andorra Sax Fest 2023 (Youth Competition)
➤ Granada Sax Event 2024
➤ XIX World Saxophone Congress (Gran Canaria)
➤ Villa de Teror International Saxophone Festival
Solo Career and Collaborations
As a soloist, Daniel has performed with:
➤ Gran Canaria Wind Orchestra
➤ Banda Sinfónica de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
➤ Aguere Chamber Orchestra, performing Jacques Ibert’s Concertino da Camera in an award-winning recording
He also collaborates with:
➤ Banda de la Unidad del Mando Aéreo de Canarias
➤ Joven Orquesta de Gran Canaria
➤ Inegale Joven Orquesta
➤ Orquesta de la Universidad de Granada
Projects and Recordings
➤ Recital “Fusiones Sonoras” (2023) – 65-minute program for saxophone and piano, presented with Daniel Barbosa Bustos and the Equitem Sax Quartet
➤ Professional Recordings – Participation in live productions and digital albums, notably at the Festival de Música Aguere
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