[1][2] He was born in Andorra la Vella in 1951 where he began his musical education at the age of 9.
In 1964 he moved to Barcelona, won major distinctions at the Conservatory of the Liceu, and began working with Enric Casals.
[citation needed] He won first prizes at a number of prestigious international competitions.
He is a founding member of the Trio de Barcelona and frequently collaborates with well-known musicians.
He teaches at music schools and conservatories and he also regularly participates in the juries of major international competitions.