Carlos Gálvez Taroncher

Carlos Gálvez Taroncher is a Spanish bass clarinetist specialising in contemporary and experimental music. After studying clarinet in Madrid, he moved to Amsterdam to work with Harry Sparnaay, completing higher studies in bass clarinet and contemporary performance.

His career includes collaborations with European new-music ensembles, orchestras and composers. He has performed works by Pierre Boulez and participated in projects involving Brian Ferneyhough and György Ligeti, developing an instrumental practice that foregrounds extended technique and the bass clarinet's expressive range. His appearance in the Creative Sources discography includes (Hail Satan) (CS093).