Gabriel Urgell Reyes is an award-winning French-Cuban pianist, composer, artistic director and producer based in Versailles, France.
Known for his boundary-breaking, compositions that blend styles such as classical, contemporary, and electronic music with cuban rhythms, Gabriel’s bold creative dynamism and intercultural musical eclecticism are redefining traditional images of a classical musician and modernising the genre in line with the diversity values of the 21st century.
Urgell Reyes first made history at age 25 when, shortly after graduating, he was appointed soloist of the Havana Philharmonic Orchestra and was made a Professor at Cuba’s University of Arts (ISA). Gabriel’s technical, expressive, and impressive mastery of the piano - underscored by his instinct for innovation - has dazzled global audiences ever since.
From Paris to Beijing, Gabriel has made his mark as a pianist and chamber musician at festivals and concert halls worldwide. His album Metaphor of Silence was nominated in the 'Album Eclectic' and 'Music Producer' categories at the 17th Independent Music Awards, New York City (2019), and he’s also earned a sweep of prestigious awards and nominations throughout his career: Diapason d’Or, Blüthner Prize, 4 Stars Classica, Valladolid International Piano Competition, to name a few.
His productions have been praised by the French and international press: Diapason, Pianiste, Classica, France Musique, Technikart, Bachtrack, The Other Side Reviews…
In 2021, he is a Beaumarchais-SACD Laureate Composer.
