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Manuel Mondéjar Amat, born on February 21, 2002, in Elda (Alicante), began studying saxophone at the age of 8 at the A.M.C.E. Santa Cecilia Music School in Elda, under the guidance of his father, Manuel Mondéjar Criado.
He continued his training at the Conservatorio Profesional de Música “Ana María Sánchez” in Elda, where he received the Extraordinary Prize in professional music education in 2020, studying under José Carlos Luján and José Antonio Antón Suay.
Later, he entered the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Murcia “Manuel Massotti Littel,” studying with Antonio García Jorge and David Pons Grau, graduating cum laude.
He has also participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned saxophonists, including:
➤ Vincent David
➤ Arno Bornkamp
➤ Nicolas Arsenijevic
➤ Christophe Bois
➤ Eva Van Grinsven
➤ Peter Vigh
➤ Ángel Soria
➤ Mariano García
Awards and Competitions
Manuel has earned recognition in many national and international competitions, including:
➤ Finalist – XXVI Concurso de Jóvenes Intérpretes Ruperto Chapí, Villena (2017)
➤ Winner – Jóvenes Intérpretes de la Llosa de Ranes (2017)
➤ Rotary Club Scholarship – Música Viva Competition, Elda (2018)
➤ Winner – CSMM Soloists Competition (2023)
➤ Honorable Mention – XXXVIII Young Soloists Competition, Sociedad de Conciertos de Alicante (2023)
➤ 1st Prize ex aequo – Pedro Bote International Competition (2023)
➤ Participant – Ciclo de Jóvenes Solistas de Murcia (2023)
➤ 2nd Prize – Mediterranean Sax Competition, Superior & Master Categories (2024)
Makridal Quartet
Since 2021, Manuel has been a founding member of the Makridal Quartet, winner of several prestigious prizes:
➤ 1st Prize – XIII National Chamber Music Competition of Albox
➤ 1st Prize – CSMM Chamber Music Competition
➤ 1st Prize – Albacete International Chamber Music Competition
➤ 2nd Prize – Mediterranean Sax Point
➤ 2nd Prize – Villa de Cox Competition
➤ 2nd Prize – Antón García Abril International Chamber Music Competition
Concert Career
As a soloist, Manuel has performed with:
➤ Symphony Orchestra of the Region of Murcia
➤ CSMM Orchestra
➤ Teatro Castelar Orchestra
He has also collaborated with the Castilla y León Symphony Orchestra.
Future Projects
Starting in 2025, Manuel will pursue a Master’s degree in Performance at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, studying under the world-renowned saxophonist Vincent David.
