position at the prestigious orchestra. Behind a curtain, the director, Nicola Luisotti and a panel of experts, listened to over 129 finalist candidates and based only in the sound and consistency of their performance, they eventually chose José to be the principal Clarinetist. Tenure After a successful Opera Season 2011, José has been offered the Principal Clarinet Tenure position on 12 October 2011, which is a privilege for any professional musician. Besides his participation with the Opera Orchestra, he has also been invited to perform in guest appearances with the San Francisco Ballet and the EOS Ensemble chamber music orchestra. References Old First Concerts Jose Gonzalez Granero Biography The Opera Tattler Panel discussion with Maestro Donald Runnicles Oficina Cultura-Juventud Villarzobispo Overture for a Celebration Scomegna Edizioni Musicali Sheet Music/Scores José González Granero, Sa Biographie Les oeuvres de José González GRANERO 2008 Pasadena Showcase House Instrumental Competition Winner External links San Francisco Opera Pasadena Showcase House Award Clariperu Blog 1985 births Living people People from the Province of Jaén (Spain) Spanish clarinetists 21st-century clarinetists