CELIA VÍLLORA MARTINEZ.

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Born in Letur (Albacete), she began her musical training at the Professional Conservatory of Music “Guitarrista José Tomás” in Alicante, studying under Juan Iznardo and Francisco Vanaclocha. She later obtained her Bachelor Degree in Bassoon at the Superior Conservatory of Music “Óscar Esplá” in Alicante under the guidance of Juan Carlos Tortosa and Ovidio Giménez, achieving top marks, while continuing her professional development in Madrid with Enrique Abargues.

She completed her Postgraduate Studies in Bassoon at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) with David Tomás and earned a Master's in Music Pedagogy from the University of Valencia, mentored by David Tomás and Juan Sapiña. Additionally, she pursued a Master's in Performance and Research at the Alfonso X University in Madrid with Enrique Abargues. Furthermore, she holds a Diploma in Music Teaching from the University of Castilla-La Mancha, complementing her artistic career with a strong commitment to education.

She has participated in numerous masterclasses led by esteemed bassoonists such as Klaus Thunemann, Nancy Groeves, Gustavo Núñez, Joaquín Osca, Salvador Sanchís, Mor Biron, Salvador Aragó, and Javier Aragó, solidifying her international training.

She has collaborated with leading symphonic ensembles, including the Orchestra of the Valencian Community (Palau de les Arts), Córdoba Orchestra, Valencia Orchestra, Verum Orchestra, Andrés Segovia Chamber Orchestra, Spanish Radio and Television Orchestra, National Orchestra of Spain, Madrid Community Orchestra, Ensemble Praeteritum, Albacete Municipal Band, and the Madrid Municipal Symphonic Band. She was also a member of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the University of Alicante, the Youth Orchestra of the International Music Festival (FIOJ), and the Youth Orchestra of the Region of Murcia.

In the educational field, she previously taught bassoon at the Superior Conservatory “Andrés de Vandelvira” in Jaén (2021-2023). She is currently a Professor of Bassoon at the Superior Conservatory of Music “Rafael Orozco” in Córdoba and has served as Principal Bassoonist of the Orchestra and Choir Filarmonía de Madrid since 2016.