Pacheco, Jesús

Jesús Pacheco

Jesús Pacheco obtained his bachelor’s degree in percussion from the Superior Conservatory in Seville, Spain. As a young musician, he was part of the Andalusian Youth Orchestra (OJA) under the baton of Michael Thomas, and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, directed by Daniel Baremboim. During his time in Seville, he had the opportunity to study with historical percussionist Pedro Estevan, as well as David Mayoral, percussionist for L’Arlesiene. Jesús has performed at the Festivalensemble in Stuttgart, Germany, and served as the timpanist for the Bach Collegium (Stuttgart Bachakademie) both under the direction of Helmut Rilling, touring through Europe and China. Back in Southern Spain -Andalusia-, Jesús was a regular working with the Royal Symphonic Orchestra of Sevilla, and the Cordoba Symphony Orchestra, as well as other music ensembles devoted to early and contemporary music, and created and performed with his Percussion quartet HitsPalis. During his time living in Houston, TX., Jesús has collaborated with the Bach Society Houston, The Houston Brass Band, Octave Illusion, and often performs with Mercury Houston. Jesús has co-curated OrChant. A versatile musician, Jesús can be found playing Latin Jazz band, or Flamenco music in the Houston area. Later performances include his debut with Houston Grand Opera in Suite Española 2: Exploring the Caribbean.