He studied at the Zaragoza Conservatory and the Universities of Zaragoza and Bologna (as a Reale Collegio di Spagna scholar), as well as in numerous specialized courses. His training was particularly influenced by José V. González Valle, José L. González Uriol, Jan Willem Jansen, Lorenzo Bianconi, and Salvador Mas.
After earning his doctorate, he joined the former Spanish Institute of Musicology (now IMF-CSIC).
Musicology & Research
Since 2000, González has directed the CSIC Postgraduate Program in Keyboard Studies, and from 2006 to 2014, he served as editor of Anuario Musical.
With over 300 publications, his work focuses on historical musical performance and the recovery of Spanish music from the 17th and 18th centuries. His notable editions include works by Joseph Ruiz Samaniego and José de Nebra, recently restoring Nebra’s opera Venus y Adonis.
Teaching & International Collaborations
He has taught and lectured at conferences and seminars across Europe and the Americas, including:
- Mozarteum University Salzburg
- Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles
- Leipzig University
- City University of New York
- University of Arizona
- UNAM (Mexico)
Various Spanish universities, ESMuC, CSMA, CIMAD, Conservatorio de las Rosas (Morelia), International Organ Academy of Mexico, FEMUSC Brazil, Laboratorio di Musica Antica di Quartu St. Elena, among others.
He also coordinates the comprehensive research of the Zaragoza Cathedral Music Archive and advises on the restoration of historical instruments for the Zaragoza Provincial Government.
Performance & Discography
In 1992, González founded Los Músicos de Su Alteza, with which he has performed across Europe, the Americas, and North Africa.
His discography includes a dozen recordings for labels such as:
- Arsis, Prames, Hortus, Dorian, Alpha, and IBS Classical
Awards & Recognitions
He has received numerous prestigious awards, including:
- National Humanities Award
- “Rafael Mitjana” Musicology Award
- “Fundación Uncastillo” Award
- “Defensor de Zaragoza” Award
- Diapason d’Or, La Clef, Muse d’Or, Prelude Classical Music Awards, among others.
He is also a Full Academician of the Royal Academy of Nobles and Fine Arts of San Luis.
