Paco Montalvo, born Francisco Montalvo on November 19, 1992, in Córdoba, Spain, is a classical and flamenco violinist. He began playing the violin at an early age under his father's guidance and later studied with Yuri Petrossian and Nestor Eidler. At 12, he debuted with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Radio Televisión Española in Madrid.
Montalvo's career took off with performances across multiple continents. In 2014, he was recognized by Nestlé as one of the four best violinists of the 21st century. His debut at Carnegie Hall in New York on February 21, 2014, marked a significant milestone; he performed "El Violín Flamenco" and released his first album Alma del Violín Flamenco. Notable achievements include the Premio Libertad, Premio Bandera de Andalucía, and the Premio Internacional Arthur Rubinstein for excellence in musical interpretation and composition.
