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Rodrigo González Jacob is a professional orchestra conductor whose career spans South and North America. He received his foundational training in Argentina under Maestro Mario Benzecry (former assistant of the New York Philharmonic and a disciple of Leonard Bernstein and Pierre Boulez).
In 2022, he relocated to Eugene, Oregon, where he quickly established himself within the regional classical music community. Rodrigo has collaborated with all major professional ensembles in the area, serving as Assistant or Cover Conductor with the Oregon Symphony, Eugene Symphony (Conducting Fellow), Oregon Mozart Players, Eugene Opera, Eugene Ballet, and Orchestra Next.
Since December 2023, he has been a touring conductor with Eugene Ballet, including performances of The Nutcracker in partnership with the Anchorage Symphony. He has also served as Cover Conductor for the Oregon Symphony’s Classical Series, working closely with internationally recognized conductors such as David Danzmayr, Asher Fisch, and Hannu Lintu.
In spring 2025, Rodrigo will debut with Opera San José for the production of El Zorro at the California Theatre.
Professional Background in South America
Before moving to the United States, Rodrigo held prominent positions in Argentina. He was the founder and principal conductor of both the Camerata and the Academic Orchestra at the National University of the Arts, and served as Principal Guest Conductor of the BSCN. He also participated as conductor and faculty member at various international music festivals throughout the region.
His development was shaped by advanced training programs with the Argentine National Symphony Orchestra, Teatro Colón, and the Federal Orchestral Conducting Internship. He studied in masterclasses with distinguished conductors including Carlos Vieu, Luis Gorelik, Jooyong Ahn, Enrique Diemecke and Pedro Ignacio Calderon.
Rodrigo has consistently combined artistic work with educational leadership. He was invited to conduct the International Festival of Youth Orchestras of the Americas – Argentina Edition (2016) and led the ISLA VERDE BRONCES Festival for five consecutive years. His online conducting courses have reached over 200 professionals from across Latin America, with official graded seminars drawing interest from figures such as Benjamin Zander in 2021.
His work is supported by recommendation letters from respected musicians and educators in Argentina, Brazil, Europe, and the United States.
Some references from other colleagues
Some references from other colleagues
Maestro Jooyong (International orchestra conductor and university conducting teacher / RICE UNIVERSITY): When on the podium, he commands the respect of both his musicians and his audience,engaging their trust with his clarity and inspiring them with his musicality. I consider Mr. Jacob to be without question one of the most gifted young conductors in Argentina.
Berhard Scully (Canadian Brass Former Soloist / Teacher at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ): It has been a true pleasure to get to know Rodrigo and to be able to call him my friend. He is a musician of the highestorder, possessing a keen sense of phrasing, and overall musicality in his conducting. He is an especially kind person who possesses a keen intellect with an engaging demeaner. His conducting technique is excellent. He commands the stage well both in terms of his connection with the players and his connection with the audience. He has great musical instincts and especially has a wonderful sense of musical curiosity. I have often thought of him as a true musical revolutionary.
William Westney (Pianist, Pedagogy and School of Music, Texas Tech University): He kept the standards high , wasn’t so easy to please; they had to concentrate and do their best with some rather challenging music ; yet they always felt encouraged and, in the end, did really well. In addition, I observed his remarkably graceful physical style of conducting – a pleasure to watch. Naturally balletic and at the same time clear and precise.
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