Bio

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Gabriel is an active solo, chamber, orchestral and baroque performer. He has performed concerts and recitals in the United States, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Slovenia, Croatia and England. He actively performs with various orchestras and chamber ensembles in the United States. During the last few years he has devoted much of his time to researching the music of Heinrich Biber, his Mystery (Rosary) Sonatas and their historically informed performance practice. As part of this research he prepared a complete transcription of these complete sonatas for viola and basso continuo, which he performs in its entirety in a single recital setting.  Outside the classical setting Gabriel has played for shows alongside the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Celtic Woman, Danny Elfman, Rachel Barton Pine, Sandy Cameron, Ben Folds and Ezinma, just to name a few.

Gabriel completed his doctoral studies in viola performance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a master degree in viola performance from the University of Northern Iowa and a bachelor degree in viola performance from the Colombian National University. His principal professors included Anibal Dos Santos, Julia Bullard and Clark Potter.