Armando León is a musician and orchestra conductor originally from Tlaxcala, Mexico. He holds a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Cum Laude, from the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP). He is the founder of the Instituto Nacional de las Artes México (INAM). As a conductor, he has shared the stage with distinguished soloists and conducted renowned symphony orchestras in Bulgaria, Spain, the U.S., and Mexico. Throughout his professional trajectory, notable milestones include his debut in 2017, at the age of 19, upon receiving his first invitation as guest conductor and, recently, his dedication led him to become the youngest guest conductor to conduct the Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de Puebla (OSEP). Currently, León is pursuing postgraduate studies in orchestral conducting and piano in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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The San Gabriel Valley Symphony is a professional orchestra created by working musicians and local leaders to reflect and serve the San Gabriel Valley—focusing on community engagement and social impact. Our mission is to show the next generation in the SGV that a career in the arts is not only possible, but capable of creating real change in their communities and beyond.
