Gabriel Bianco – Classical Guitarist
Gabriel Bianco, born in Paris in 1988, is regarded as one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation. Known for clarity, refinement and depth of interpretation, he has performed in more than fifty countries across all continents and recorded eight acclaimed albums.
Early years and education
Bianco began guitar studies with his father and later entered the Conservatoire National de Région in Paris, studying with Ramon de Herrera. In 2005 he was unanimously admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP) in the class of Olivier Chassain. He received his guitar diploma in 2008 and his chamber music diploma in 2015, both with highest honors.
Competitions and recognition
His artistic excellence has been acknowledged through numerous international awards, including first prizes at Sernancelhe (Portugal, 2005), Ile de Ré (France, 2006), the Vienna Guitar Forum (Austria, 2006), the Silesian Autumn (Poland, 2006), the Hubert Käppel Competition in Koblenz (Germany, 2007), Barbezieux (France, 2007), the Guitar Foundation of America (USA, 2008), Fundación Gredos San Diego in Madrid (Spain, 2011) and the Andrés Segovia Competition in Almuñécar (Spain, 2012). In 2011 he was named ADAMI Classical Revelation.
Concert career
Gabriel Bianco has performed at major international venues and festivals, including Théâtre du Châtelet, the Radio-France Occitanie Festival, Paris International Guitar Festival, Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, Luis Ángel Arango Auditorium in Bogotá, the Central Conservatory of Beijing, Yamaha Hall in Tokyo, Zurich Opera and Lausanne Opera. His performances are praised for precision, warmth and natural communication with the audience.
Chamber music and collaborations
A dedicated chamber musician, Bianco founded the Quatuor Éclisses in 2012. The ensemble has recorded four albums for the Ad Vitam label and features his arrangements of classical and modern works. He also performs regularly with mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti, exploring both classical and popular repertoire. Their first album was released in 2023 on the Aparté label.
Bianco has also recorded with oboist Michaela Hrabánková for Ad Vitam Records and collaborates frequently with musicians such as Edgar Moreau, Maïté Louis, Mathilde Caldérini, Lola Descours, Kévin Amiel and Romuald Grimbert-Barré.
Recordings and new music
His solo recordings highlight both technical mastery and stylistic range. His first solo album for Naxos features works by Bach, Mertz and Koshkin; his second album on Ad Vitam includes music by Da Milano, Scarlatti, Regondi and Paganini.
Committed to contemporary music, Bianco has premiered works by Atanas Ourkouzounov, Sergio Assad, Karol Beffa, Orestis Kalampalikis, Matthieu Stefanelli, Jules Matton, Camille Pépin, Inès Halimi and Thomas Viloteau.
Teaching and artistic direction
Since 2018, Gabriel Bianco has been Senior Lecturer and head of the classical guitar department at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where he teaches and directs the advanced guitar program. He performs exclusively on Savarez strings.
Through international concerts, pedagogical work and collaborations, Gabriel Bianco continues to influence the classical guitar world with artistry, precision and enduring musical integrity.
