Helmuth Reichel Silva

“Already at the beginning it becomes clear: he burns for the one thing, has devoted himself to the music with body and soul (..)”

Pforzheimer Zeitung

“His interpretation of Richard Strauss´ Don Juan was literally bursting sensual power and vitality (..)”

Kieler Nachrichten

“His pulse is so exact and his attention to detail so effective, that he made the orchestra sound like never before (..)”

El Mercurio

“Wonderful musicianship and intensely inspiring temperament”

Jonathan Nott

“A star raises his wings.” — Ongaku No Tomo, Japan

Helmuth Reichel Silva stands as one of South America's foremost conductors, captivating audiences across the globe with his exceptional musicianship. Internationally acclaimed for his profound interpretations and inspiring temperament, Reichel Silva's artistic journey has been marked by performances imbued with deep emotional resonance, garnering numerous outstanding reviews worldwide.

Reichel Silva's successful work has earned prestigious recognitions, including the Art Critics Circle of Chile Award for the best performance of the year with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Chile and Stravinsky’s masterpiece “Le Sacre du Printemps”. Most recently, Reichel Silva won in two categories at the 2024 edition of the prestigious Premios Carmen, earning awards for best musical direction and best vocal direction for his work on the Spanish premiere of the opera ‘Pinocchio’ by German composer Gloria Bruni, leading the most significant educational project in the Southern Cone to date at Teatro del Lago.

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