Dr. Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal is a Spanish-born composer, pianist, organist, and teacher established in the Washington DC area, Gabriel has performed as soloist, collaborative pianist, concerti, and premieres of his compositions.
Today he enjoys a diversified musical portfolio, not limited to the classical repertory. He is a recording artist covering a wide range of composers and his own works. He has participated in film scoring collaborations, and his team received a New York Emmy nomination. Gabriel obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Seville, Spain, a M.M. from Shenandoah University in Virginia, and a triple major undergraduate degree in Piano, French Horn and Music Theory from the Conservatorio Superior in Málaga, Spain. During free time, Gabriel and his wife Lisa enjoy traveling, hiking, sailing and kayaking. They travel frequently to Spain to visit family and friends. |
Dr. Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal es compositor, pianista, organista y profesor español establecido en Washington, D.C. (EEUU) con una trayectoria de conciertos como solista y con orquestas, y estrenos de sus propias composiciones.
Gabriel ejerce actividades musicales diversas. Sus grabaciones abarcan el repertorio clásico, compositores españoles y sus propias composiciones. Gabriel es compositor, y orquestador para música de cine. Uno de sus proyectos recibió una nominación para el Emmy de Nueva York. Gabriel es Doctor por la Universidad de Sevilla (España), Master en Interpretación Musical por Shenandoah University en Virginia (EEUU), y Título de Profesor en Piano, Trompa y Teoría Musical por el Conservatorio Superior de Málaga (España). En su tiempo libre, Gabriel y su esposa Lisa viajan, hacen senderismo, practican vela y navegan en kayaks. Viajan a España con frecuencia para visitar familia y amigos. |
EducationDoctor of Philosophy
Universidad Hispalense de Sevilla, Spain Masters in Piano Performance , Classical piano and Jazz. Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia Bachelors Degree and Title of Professor Piano, French Horn, Music Theory. Conservatorio Superior de Málaga, Spain Continuing studies in Music Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut Workshops and studies on film scoring (ASCAP) New York University Steinhardt, New York City Teaching PositionsSenior Faculty. Piano Department and Jazz-piano Department
Levine School of Music. Washington, D.C. Visiting Faculty (former) Department of Music University of Seville, Spain Adjunct Faculty (former). Piano Department Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA ComposerCompositions by commission for the concert stage.
Works for orchestra, choirs, soloists, instrumental ensembles and soloists. Compositions for film and documentaries. Working with film directors and producers individually or as part of team of composers Orchestrator and collaborator with composers. Projects include composing sections, developing themes, orchestrating, preparing orchestra parts, arranging, rehearsing with musicians, preparing and directing recording sessions. Conducting recording sessions, editing, mixing and final delivery. |
Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal performs his award winning compositions
"OBSIDIAN" and "DISTANT WALTZ" for piano solo
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