At a Glance
Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez has a reputation for the lyricism of her playing, her compelling interpretations, and her elegant stage presence. Her playing has been described as “magical… a remarkable pianist, with a cool determination, a tone full of glowing color and a seemingly effortless technique” (LA Times) and “…versatile, daring and insightful” (New York Times). Gabriela has a vast repertoire, and a deep commitment to expanding the canon through new commissions and multi-disciplinary collaborations. She also has a strong belief in the importance of arts education, and bringing classical music to younger audiences, as well as to people and places that might not normally experience it.
Fun Facts
- Gabriela was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and is a 5th generation female pianist.
- She has performed with artists like Gustavo Dudamel, James Gaffigan and James Conlon, with orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, and more.
- She has performed in multidisciplinary projects with actors like Kevin Klein and Diane Wiest.
- Gabriela has summited Mount Kilimanjaro, and run multiple marathons.
- She is a mother of two, and enjoys playing tennis, learning about plants and gardening, home renovations, and watching the Yankees.
Press Quotes
Album
Amplified Soul
Gabriela makes her debut solo recording for Delos, offering a wide-ranging program of classics by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Szymanowski. She also pays homage to acclaimed contemporary composers Mason Bates and Dan Visconti, whose title selection, Amplified Soul, was written for her and is heard here in its world premiere recording.
The recording’s producer won a GRAMMY™ for Producer of the Year, in part for his work on the album