Jesús RENESES QUINTERO

Jesús Reneses (Madrid, 1995) has developed a remarkable artistic and pedagogical career, both nationally and internationally. He currently combines his performance activity with teaching and serves as Professor of Saxophone at the Andrés de Vandelvira Higher Conservatory of Music in Jaén.

Trained in major institutions, he completed his higher studies in Saxophone Performance at the Higher Conservatory of Music of Aragon with Mariano García, then at the Paris Conservatoire (CNSMDP), where he obtained a Master’s in Performance under the tutelage of the prestigious Claude Delangle, as well as a Master’s in Chamber Music with David Walter.

 
He further enriched his education with a Master’s in Performance and Musical Research at the International University of Valencia.

Driven by constant improvement, he has participated in numerous masterclasses, international courses, and artistic residencies.

He collaborates with contemporary composers and has premiered several works, including:

 
➤ Abstract Painting – Manuel Hidalgo

 
➤ In extremis – Orlando Bass

 
➤ Il Dolore – Félix Ibarrondo

 
➤ Zoom – Oriol Saladrigues

His talent has been recognised in prestigious international competitions:

 
➤ First Prize – Léopold Bellan International Competition (Paris)

 
➤ First Prize – Sax Ensemble Foundation (Spain)

 
➤ Second Prize – Andorra Sax Fest (5th International Competition)

 
➤ First Prize – Buffet Crampon International Saxophone Competition (Portugal)

As a soloist, he has performed with ensembles such as:

 
➤ the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

 
➤ the Kammart Orchestra of Andorra

 
➤ the CNSMDP Saxophone Ensemble

He has also collaborated with various orchestral formations:

 
➤ Orchestra of the Community of Madrid

 
➤ Kingdom of Aragon Orchestra

 
➤ Paris Laureates Orchestra

His career has led him to perform in Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Andorra, and South Korea.

A founding member of the Gaman Ensemble (saxophone quartet), he recently recorded a first album with IBS Classical, awarded the Melómano de Oro. He is also a member of:

 
➤ Ensemble Próxima

 
➤ Duo Arpège
Projects dedicated to contemporary repertoire and traditional music.
His projects are regularly broadcast on France Musique and RTVE.

On the pedagogical side, Jesús Reneses has taught in numerous prestigious institutions:

 
➤ Regional Conservatory of Chatou (Paris)

 
➤ Higher Conservatory of Music of Navarre

 
➤ Higher Conservatory of Music of Castile and León

 
➤ Teresa Berganza Professional Conservatory

 
➤ Tito Schipa Conservatory of Lecce (Italy) – assistant professor

Founder of the Madrid Sax Academy, he regularly gives masterclasses in training courses for students and young professionals.

In 2023, he joined the corps of Music and Performing Arts Professors as a tenured civil servant.

In 2025, he was appointed Full Professor of the Music and Performing Arts faculty, specialising in saxophone.

He has been awarded scholarships by numerous institutions:

 
➤ Fondation Meyer

 
➤ ADAMI Musique Foundation

 
➤ Société Générale

 
➤ AIE (Spanish Performers Association)

 
➤ Sax-Ensemble Foundation

 
➤ C’est Vous l’Avenir Foundation