Gabriel Bianco started playing the guitar at 5 years old with his father. In 1997, he entered the CNR-CSP of Paris, under the direction of Ramon de Herrera. He graduated in 2005 with a unanimous first prize and congratulations. The same year, he received the highest rank in the entrance competition for the Superior National Conservatory in Paris (CNSMDP), where he currently studies with Olivier Chassain. Concurrently, he is also receiving tuition from Judicaël Perroy. Gabriel has excelled in many various musical activities (e.g. performing theater pieces, assisting creation of new contemporary works etc.), but his main focus is performing as a soloist in recital. He played his first concert in Paris when he was 15, and now is often invited to play in many different countries (France, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Spain). Gabriel first CD was released in 2008. Gabriel has already won severals prizes in internationals competitions in Europe, among of which are: - First prize : Sernancelhe International Guitar Competition, Portugal - 2005 - First prize : Ile de Ré International Guitar Competition, France - 2006 - First prize : Vienna International Guitar Competition (Gitarre Forum Wien), Austria - 2006 - First prize : Tychy International Guitar Competition, Poland - 2006 - First prize : Koblenz International Guitar Competition, Germany - 2007 - First prize : Barbezieux International Guitar Competition, France - 2007 - First prize : GFA International Guitar Competition, USA - 2008 | Gabriel Bianco plays on SAVAREZ, strings | Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.