NEW WORLD 2024-25 Concert Season

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez is renowned for her lyrical playing, compelling interpretations, and elegant stage presence. Critics have praised her performances as “magical… a remarkable pianist, with a cool determination, a tone full of glowing color and a seemingly effortless technique” (Mark Swed, LA Times) and “compelling…versatile, daring and insightful” (New York Times).

Ms. Martinez made her orchestral debut at the age of six and has since performed with over 100 orchestras, including:

San Francisco Symphony
Chicago Symphony
Houston Symphony
San Diego Symphony
Pacific Symphony
Fort Worth Symphony
Buffalo Philharmonic
Stuttgarter Philharmoniker (Germany)
MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra (Germany)
Nurnberger Philharmoniker (Germany)
Victoria Symphony Orchestra (Canada)
Costa Rica National Symphony
Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra (Venezuela)

She has received numerous accolades, including First Prize at the Anton G. Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Dresden and a semifinalist position with the Jury Discretionary Award at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

Ms. Martinez pursued her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees at The Juilliard School as a full scholarship student under Yoheved Kaplinsky. She was a member of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect and conducted her doctoral studies with Marco Antonio de Almeida in Halle, Germany. Her career is marked by a dedication to musical excellence and a deep connection with her audiences.

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