October 17, 2025
José Luis Gómez Extends Contract at the Tucson Symphony
Gómez was first appointed to the TSO as Music Director Designate in 2016. He is the orchestra's first Spanish-speaking Music Director, and throughout his tenure has highlighted and celebrated Southern Arizona's Spanish heritage.
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The Violin Channel
October 17, 2025
José Luis Gómez Extends Contract at the Tucson Symphony
Gómez was first appointed to the TSO as Music Director Designate in 2016. He is the orchestra's first Spanish-speaking Music Director, and throughout his tenure has highlighted and celebrated Southern Arizona's Spanish heritage.
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The Violin Channel
October 17, 2025
José Luis Gómez Extends Contract at the Tucson Symphony
Gómez was first appointed to the TSO as Music Director Designate in 2016. He is the orchestra's first Spanish-speaking Music Director, and throughout his tenure has highlighted and celebrated Southern Arizona's Spanish heritage.
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The Violin Channel
10.17.2025
José Luis Gómez Extends Contract at the Tucson Symphony
Gómez was first appointed to the TSO as Music Director Designate in 2016. He is the orchestra's first Spanish-speaking Music Director, and throughout his tenure has highlighted and celebrated Southern Arizona's Spanish heritage.
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The Violin Channel
October 15, 2025
People in the News Tucson Symphony Extends MD's Contract
With the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) headed for its centennial, in 2028-29, the orchestra is ensuring that Music Director José Luis Gomez will be on hand to lead the festivities...
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Musical America
October 15, 2025
People in the News Tucson Symphony Extends MD's Contract
With the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) headed for its centennial, in 2028-29, the orchestra is ensuring that Music Director José Luis Gomez will be on hand to lead the festivities...
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Musical America
October 15, 2025
People in the News Tucson Symphony Extends MD's Contract
With the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) headed for its centennial, in 2028-29, the orchestra is ensuring that Music Director José Luis Gomez will be on hand to lead the festivities...
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Musical America
10.15.2025
People in the News Tucson Symphony Extends MD's Contract
With the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) headed for its centennial, in 2028-29, the orchestra is ensuring that Music Director José Luis Gomez will be on hand to lead the festivities...
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Musical America
August 18, 2025
Review: CARMEN at Wolf Trap
The lively urgency and concurrent sensitivity of Bizet’s music wafted over the audience like a cool summer breeze and was conducted with skill and panache by José Luis Gόmez. The flavorful and amorous music of the great Georges Bizet was the primary reason to attend this special evening of opera.
David Friscic
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Broadway World
August 18, 2025
Review: CARMEN at Wolf Trap
The lively urgency and concurrent sensitivity of Bizet’s music wafted over the audience like a cool summer breeze and was conducted with skill and panache by José Luis Gόmez. The flavorful and amorous music of the great Georges Bizet was the primary reason to attend this special evening of opera.
David Friscic
,
Broadway World
August 18, 2025
Review: CARMEN at Wolf Trap
The lively urgency and concurrent sensitivity of Bizet’s music wafted over the audience like a cool summer breeze and was conducted with skill and panache by José Luis Gόmez. The flavorful and amorous music of the great Georges Bizet was the primary reason to attend this special evening of opera.
David Friscic
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Broadway World
8.18.2025
Review: CARMEN at Wolf Trap
The lively urgency and concurrent sensitivity of Bizet’s music wafted over the audience like a cool summer breeze and was conducted with skill and panache by José Luis Gόmez. The flavorful and amorous music of the great Georges Bizet was the primary reason to attend this special evening of opera.
David Friscic
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Broadway World
August 15, 2025
Wolf Trap Opera’s Carmen
José Luis Gómez’s conducing of the overture was extremely fluid and effective, fascinating to watch and adding to the enjoyment of such an iconic piece of music.
Maggie Ramsey
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Opera Today
August 15, 2025
Wolf Trap Opera’s Carmen
José Luis Gómez’s conducing of the overture was extremely fluid and effective, fascinating to watch and adding to the enjoyment of such an iconic piece of music.
Maggie Ramsey
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Opera Today
August 15, 2025
Wolf Trap Opera’s Carmen
José Luis Gómez’s conducing of the overture was extremely fluid and effective, fascinating to watch and adding to the enjoyment of such an iconic piece of music.
Maggie Ramsey
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Opera Today
8.15.2025
Wolf Trap Opera’s Carmen
José Luis Gómez’s conducing of the overture was extremely fluid and effective, fascinating to watch and adding to the enjoyment of such an iconic piece of music.
Maggie Ramsey
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Opera Today
May 11, 2025
José Luis Gómez, the musical thread between Carballeda de Avia and Arizona
There's a magical moment in every concert: when the music takes over and you can hear how people are listening to you.
Mónica V. Lopo
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La Region
May 11, 2025
José Luis Gómez, the musical thread between Carballeda de Avia and Arizona
There's a magical moment in every concert: when the music takes over and you can hear how people are listening to you.
Mónica V. Lopo
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La Region
May 11, 2025
José Luis Gómez, the musical thread between Carballeda de Avia and Arizona
There's a magical moment in every concert: when the music takes over and you can hear how people are listening to you.
Mónica V. Lopo
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La Region
5.11.2025
José Luis Gómez, the musical thread between Carballeda de Avia and Arizona
There's a magical moment in every concert: when the music takes over and you can hear how people are listening to you.
Mónica V. Lopo
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La Region
April 26, 2025
A real style challenge
“The Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia (OSG) presented a program brimming with rhythmic and stylistic peculiarities. José Luis Gómez handled the ensemble well, shining with a balance of control and rhythm… The OSG was in good hands for this stylistic challenge: little more can be said about Flores, but Gómez's performance deserves a round of applause.”
Hugo Álvarez Domínguez
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La Voz De Galicia
April 26, 2025
A real style challenge
“The Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia (OSG) presented a program brimming with rhythmic and stylistic peculiarities. José Luis Gómez handled the ensemble well, shining with a balance of control and rhythm… The OSG was in good hands for this stylistic challenge: little more can be said about Flores, but Gómez's performance deserves a round of applause.”
Hugo Álvarez Domínguez
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La Voz De Galicia
April 26, 2025
A real style challenge
“The Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia (OSG) presented a program brimming with rhythmic and stylistic peculiarities. José Luis Gómez handled the ensemble well, shining with a balance of control and rhythm… The OSG was in good hands for this stylistic challenge: little more can be said about Flores, but Gómez's performance deserves a round of applause.”
Hugo Álvarez Domínguez
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La Voz De Galicia
4.26.2025
A real style challenge
“The Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia (OSG) presented a program brimming with rhythmic and stylistic peculiarities. José Luis Gómez handled the ensemble well, shining with a balance of control and rhythm… The OSG was in good hands for this stylistic challenge: little more can be said about Flores, but Gómez's performance deserves a round of applause.”
Hugo Álvarez Domínguez
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La Voz De Galicia
June 24, 2024
‘Galileo Galilei,’ ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘La Bohème’ Reviews: Opera History Made New
The star of the show was conductor José Luis Gómez, who led a richly detailed, sensitive performance, supporting the singers and finding authentic delicacy in this familiar score.
Heidi Waleson
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The Wall Street Journal
June 24, 2024
‘Galileo Galilei,’ ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘La Bohème’ Reviews: Opera History Made New
The star of the show was conductor José Luis Gómez, who led a richly detailed, sensitive performance, supporting the singers and finding authentic delicacy in this familiar score.
Heidi Waleson
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The Wall Street Journal
June 24, 2024
‘Galileo Galilei,’ ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘La Bohème’ Reviews: Opera History Made New
The star of the show was conductor José Luis Gómez, who led a richly detailed, sensitive performance, supporting the singers and finding authentic delicacy in this familiar score.
Heidi Waleson
,
The Wall Street Journal
6.24.2024
‘Galileo Galilei,’ ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘La Bohème’ Reviews: Opera History Made New
The star of the show was conductor José Luis Gómez, who led a richly detailed, sensitive performance, supporting the singers and finding authentic delicacy in this familiar score.
Heidi Waleson
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The Wall Street Journal
December 20, 2023
Novara, Teatro Carlo Coccia: “La Bohème”
Gomez not only maintains a fine balance between the parts but also manages to make the diverse ensemble sound appropriate, capturing the right character of each scene.
Giordano Cavagnino
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GB Opera
December 20, 2023
Novara, Teatro Carlo Coccia: “La Bohème”
Gomez not only maintains a fine balance between the parts but also manages to make the diverse ensemble sound appropriate, capturing the right character of each scene.
Giordano Cavagnino
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GB Opera
December 20, 2023
Novara, Teatro Carlo Coccia: “La Bohème”
Gomez not only maintains a fine balance between the parts but also manages to make the diverse ensemble sound appropriate, capturing the right character of each scene.
Giordano Cavagnino
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GB Opera
12.20.2023
Novara, Teatro Carlo Coccia: “La Bohème”
Gomez not only maintains a fine balance between the parts but also manages to make the diverse ensemble sound appropriate, capturing the right character of each scene.
Giordano Cavagnino
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GB Opera
November 5, 2022
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is at its finest with Jose Luis Gomez conducting
...it’s no wonder the ISO program under the care of Jose Luis Gomez felt like a gift from the gods.
Rita Kohn
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Nuvo
November 5, 2022
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is at its finest with Jose Luis Gomez conducting
...it’s no wonder the ISO program under the care of Jose Luis Gomez felt like a gift from the gods.
Rita Kohn
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Nuvo
November 5, 2022
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is at its finest with Jose Luis Gomez conducting
...it’s no wonder the ISO program under the care of Jose Luis Gomez felt like a gift from the gods.
Rita Kohn
,
Nuvo
11.5.2022
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is at its finest with Jose Luis Gomez conducting
...it’s no wonder the ISO program under the care of Jose Luis Gomez felt like a gift from the gods.
Rita Kohn
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Nuvo
September 11, 2022
‘The Journey,’ Yo-Yo Ma and Paquito D’Rivera at Wolf Trap
…the night was transfixing. The NSO layered sound beautifully, Ma, D’Rivera, and Yang infused their energy into every note, and Gomez connected the audience to the depth of the music…a brilliant program.
Kaley Beins
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MD Theatre Guide
September 11, 2022
‘The Journey,’ Yo-Yo Ma and Paquito D’Rivera at Wolf Trap
…the night was transfixing. The NSO layered sound beautifully, Ma, D’Rivera, and Yang infused their energy into every note, and Gomez connected the audience to the depth of the music…a brilliant program.
Kaley Beins
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MD Theatre Guide
September 11, 2022
‘The Journey,’ Yo-Yo Ma and Paquito D’Rivera at Wolf Trap
…the night was transfixing. The NSO layered sound beautifully, Ma, D’Rivera, and Yang infused their energy into every note, and Gomez connected the audience to the depth of the music…a brilliant program.
Kaley Beins
,
MD Theatre Guide
9.11.2022
‘The Journey,’ Yo-Yo Ma and Paquito D’Rivera at Wolf Trap
…the night was transfixing. The NSO layered sound beautifully, Ma, D’Rivera, and Yang infused their energy into every note, and Gomez connected the audience to the depth of the music…a brilliant program.
Kaley Beins
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MD Theatre Guide
October 28, 2019
In Edinburgh Miloš Karadaglić’s guitar gives the public what they want
The whole thing had an impressive sense of building momentum to it, controlled and released by Gomez as effectively as it was realised by the orchestra, but it also featured a lovely lilt in the ‘Dance of the Game of Love’, building to a blooming string swell in the finale.
Simon Thompson
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Seen and Heard
October 28, 2019
In Edinburgh Miloš Karadaglić’s guitar gives the public what they want
The whole thing had an impressive sense of building momentum to it, controlled and released by Gomez as effectively as it was realised by the orchestra, but it also featured a lovely lilt in the ‘Dance of the Game of Love’, building to a blooming string swell in the finale.
Simon Thompson
,
Seen and Heard
October 28, 2019
In Edinburgh Miloš Karadaglić’s guitar gives the public what they want
The whole thing had an impressive sense of building momentum to it, controlled and released by Gomez as effectively as it was realised by the orchestra, but it also featured a lovely lilt in the ‘Dance of the Game of Love’, building to a blooming string swell in the finale.
Simon Thompson
,
Seen and Heard
10.28.2019
In Edinburgh Miloš Karadaglić’s guitar gives the public what they want
The whole thing had an impressive sense of building momentum to it, controlled and released by Gomez as effectively as it was realised by the orchestra, but it also featured a lovely lilt in the ‘Dance of the Game of Love’, building to a blooming string swell in the finale.
Simon Thompson
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Seen and Heard
February 8, 2018
Bernstein in Tucson: Kaddish, ‘Chich’, and Smiles
Jose Luis Gomez. Remember that name. This Venezuelan-born conductor is the real deal. And I daresay I’ve had a lifetime training in detecting real-deal conductors.
Jamie Bernstein
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Berstein Today
February 8, 2018
Bernstein in Tucson: Kaddish, ‘Chich’, and Smiles
Jose Luis Gomez. Remember that name. This Venezuelan-born conductor is the real deal. And I daresay I’ve had a lifetime training in detecting real-deal conductors.
Jamie Bernstein
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Berstein Today
February 8, 2018
Bernstein in Tucson: Kaddish, ‘Chich’, and Smiles
Jose Luis Gomez. Remember that name. This Venezuelan-born conductor is the real deal. And I daresay I’ve had a lifetime training in detecting real-deal conductors.
Jamie Bernstein
,
Berstein Today
2.8.2018
Bernstein in Tucson: Kaddish, ‘Chich’, and Smiles
Jose Luis Gomez. Remember that name. This Venezuelan-born conductor is the real deal. And I daresay I’ve had a lifetime training in detecting real-deal conductors.
Jamie Bernstein
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Berstein Today
November 11, 2017
José Luis Gomez steps in late for the RSNO's Russian Revolution centenary programme
(Gomez) drew a performance of energy, clarity and vigour from the players, who already have a great pedigree in Shostakovich. The opening string recitative dripped with vibrato, pregnant with expectation, and throughout there was a clear narrative edge to the sound, be it in the bite of the violins in the faster passages or the skirl of the woodwinds as they strained at the leash.
Simon Thompson
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Bachtrack
November 11, 2017
José Luis Gomez steps in late for the RSNO's Russian Revolution centenary programme
(Gomez) drew a performance of energy, clarity and vigour from the players, who already have a great pedigree in Shostakovich. The opening string recitative dripped with vibrato, pregnant with expectation, and throughout there was a clear narrative edge to the sound, be it in the bite of the violins in the faster passages or the skirl of the woodwinds as they strained at the leash.
Simon Thompson
,
Bachtrack
November 11, 2017
José Luis Gomez steps in late for the RSNO's Russian Revolution centenary programme
(Gomez) drew a performance of energy, clarity and vigour from the players, who already have a great pedigree in Shostakovich. The opening string recitative dripped with vibrato, pregnant with expectation, and throughout there was a clear narrative edge to the sound, be it in the bite of the violins in the faster passages or the skirl of the woodwinds as they strained at the leash.
Simon Thompson
,
Bachtrack
11.11.2017
José Luis Gomez steps in late for the RSNO's Russian Revolution centenary programme
(Gomez) drew a performance of energy, clarity and vigour from the players, who already have a great pedigree in Shostakovich. The opening string recitative dripped with vibrato, pregnant with expectation, and throughout there was a clear narrative edge to the sound, be it in the bite of the violins in the faster passages or the skirl of the woodwinds as they strained at the leash.
Simon Thompson
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Bachtrack
October 30, 2015
Review: TSO, celebrated cellist give Tucson a 'first'
Throughout the conductor and the orchestra were so intrinsically in sync that they seemed like a long married couple that finishes one another’s sentences. By the end of the symphony, Gomez needed only shrug a shoulder or turn towards the musicians to get them to respond with glorious results.
Cathalena E. Burch
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Arizona Daily Star
October 30, 2015
Review: TSO, celebrated cellist give Tucson a 'first'
Throughout the conductor and the orchestra were so intrinsically in sync that they seemed like a long married couple that finishes one another’s sentences. By the end of the symphony, Gomez needed only shrug a shoulder or turn towards the musicians to get them to respond with glorious results.
Cathalena E. Burch
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Arizona Daily Star
October 30, 2015
Review: TSO, celebrated cellist give Tucson a 'first'
Throughout the conductor and the orchestra were so intrinsically in sync that they seemed like a long married couple that finishes one another’s sentences. By the end of the symphony, Gomez needed only shrug a shoulder or turn towards the musicians to get them to respond with glorious results.
Cathalena E. Burch
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Arizona Daily Star
10.30.2015
Review: TSO, celebrated cellist give Tucson a 'first'
Throughout the conductor and the orchestra were so intrinsically in sync that they seemed like a long married couple that finishes one another’s sentences. By the end of the symphony, Gomez needed only shrug a shoulder or turn towards the musicians to get them to respond with glorious results.
Cathalena E. Burch
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Arizona Daily Star
