About
Julio Mariñelarena is one of the most talented Mexican guitarists of his generation; his passionate music-making seduces audiences of all ages in Mexico and Europe.
Since completing his postgraduate studies at the world renowned Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, the talented guitarist has committed himself to a clearly defined goal – introducing his audiences to the diversity of the guitar and rekindling enthusiasm for serious music. By combining classical music with elements of pop and rock and traditional Latin-American rhythms, Julio Mariñelarena creates a new musical experience to his delight audiences around the world.
Julio Mariñelarena is not only a brilliant artist who has received the praise and support of such prestigious foundation as Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now. His particular commitment to music as an engine for social change earns him a Grant from The National Council on Science and Technology of Mexico in 2010 to pursue a PhD in Musicology and Music Education at the world renowned Ludwig Maximilians Universität München.
Julio Mariñelarena pursued a Bachelor Degree in music at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and at the Musikhochschule für Musik Nürnberg – Augsburg under the guidance of Franz Halasz and Eduardo Egüez. Currently he serves as Lecturer at the Ludwig Maximilians Universität München.
“I have been always looking for more than just play concerts or have a 'commercial'or 'artistic' success. Does all that really matter, after all? But if you are able to touch someone,
really contribute to their life,now that would be something special."