| ISPA 2026 New York Congress – Alfonso Leal del Ojo |
 Alfonso Leal del OjoISPA Board Chair, Chief Executive
Alfonso Leal del Ojo has served as Chief Executive of The English Concert, one of the world’s leading period instrument orchestras, since March 2019. Under his leadership, the ensemble has significantly expanded its performance calendar and launched the ambitious Handel for All project—a major recording and film initiative that aims to make Handel’s complete works freely accessible online. Prior to this role, Alfonso was Chief Executive of the Dunedin Consort, where he oversaw a substantial increase in the group’s performance output and international profile. During his tenure, the ensemble earned widespread critical acclaim, including a Gramophone Award for its recording of Mozart’s Requiem. In addition to his leadership roles, Alfonso is a highly regarded instrumentalist. He has been the principal viola of The English Concert since 2007, performing with the orchestra on tours across the globe. He can be heard in numerous recordings, including Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, which was selected as an Editor’s Choice by Gramophone magazine. Speaker |
