Antonio Serrano

Biography

Antonio Serrano is considered one of the greatest harmonica performers of all time.
His biggest contribution to Spanish music, has been to introduce harmonica in flamenco, consolidating this innovation, by being part of the group of Paco de Lucia between 2004 and 2014.
His great musical versatility has led him to make projects and collaborations in other musical fields such as jazz, classical music, tango and pop.
At the age of 13, he participates with Larry Adler in the Classic Aid II gala in Paris directed by Lorin Maazel, a gala where Placido Domingo, James Galway and Salvatore Accardo are accompanying artists. He spent his teens playing classical concerts with European orchestras. His restless nature makes him discover jazz and is dedicated to this discipline.

It is becoming very popular with artists of national names. He did not receive international recognition until 2004 when he joined the Paco de Lucía group in which he remained until his death. Meanwhile he carries out his personal projects in quartet, duo or solo. In November 2020 he premiered his adaptation for harmonica and orchestra of El Sombrero de Tres Picos by Manuel de Falla and in February 2021 he premiered another project called Bach & “Bach” with Daniel Oyarzabal and Pablo Martín Caminero dedicated to the great German composer Bach where the critic L. Gago consecrates him as one of the greatest geniuses of Spanish music.
Antonio Serrano’s career continues unstoppable, standing out for his innovative creations and interpretations in a diversity of musical styles, which makes him a unique artist that makes him the world reference in his instrument.

Proyectos recientes

2024 – Flamenco Messengers

Antonio Serrano reúne a jóvenes músicos de la escena del jazz y del flamenco para mostrar un repertorio amplio y ecléctico.

2024 – Porter & Gershwin

Acompañado por los pianistas Federico Lechner e Ignasi Terraza, la armónica de Serrano sustituye a la voz en las creaciones de dos compositores clave en la música popular y el jazz del siglo pasado: George Gershwin y Cole Porter.

2021 – Bach & “Bach”

Junto a Daniel Oyarzabal y Pablo Martín Caminero. Del Bach Barroco y Virtuoso al Bach Nuevo, Libre y Jazzístico.

2020 – Sombrero
de Tres Picos

Trabaja en la adaptación para armónica y orquesta de la obra Sombrero de Tres Picos de Manuel de Falla

2018 – Clásicos Españoles y Argentinos

Aborda la música clásica de nuevo grabando un disco a dúo con piano “Clásicos Españoles y Argentinos”, que recibe una gran acogida en los medios especializados.

2017 – Tootsology

Realiza un homenaje a Toots Thielemans con el que vuelve a sorprender a la comunidad armonicística y es invitado a los mayores festivales de armónica de Europa, Asia y Estados Unidos. Este trabajo culmina con un disco titulado “Tootsology” publicado recientemente.

Antonio Serrano with Paco de Lucía

Latest news

Antonio Serrano and Constanza Lechner in Manuel de Falla Inédito

From RITMO.ES they echo the presence of Antonio Serrano and Constanza Lechner at the opening concert of MANUEL DE FALLA INÉDITO, which will pay tribute to Paco de Lucía and will take place on Friday November 5 at 8 pm. Antonio Serrano, virtuoso of the harmonica...

Antonio Serrano and Constanza Lechner at Classical Next

On September 28, Antonio Serrano and Constanza Lechner will be present at CLASSICAL NEXT with their play "Clásicos Espanoles y Argentinos", in which they perform pieces by Falla, Granados, Sarasate, Guastavino and Piazzolla. This classical music festival, which will...

Article by Fernando Neira in El País on Antonio Serrano

That a renowned music journalist like Fernando Neira lists ANTONIO SERRANO as "the most virtuoso harmonica player in the world" in EL PAIS, and also makes a detailed analysis of his life and work, shows that effort and a job well done have their recognition. On the...