Member Since: 2019
Section: Cello
Originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, Gabriel began his musical studies at the age of four and started playing cello at the age of six. He received his Bachelor of Music Performance from Indiana University and is currently pursuing his Master of Music at IU under the tutelage of Emilio Colón.
His orchestral career has included being a member of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, and the Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra. As a soloist, he has performed with multiple orchestras in Ecuador, most notably with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ecuador in 2017.
During his studies at Indiana University, Gabriel has worked and received guidance from artists such as Anne Epperson, Lee Phillips, Richard Aaron, Stephen Wyrczynski, and members of the Pacifica Quartet.
A passionate educator, Gabriel aims to return to Ecuador after the culmination of his studies to inspire, guide, and nurture the next generation of musicians – and to foster interest and widen access to classical music throughout his country.
When not playing, Gabriel enjoys reading about economics, jogging, and listening to podcasts about human psychology.