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Gaudy Sanchez

Gaudy Sanchez

Trumpet

Originally from San Pedro del Rio, Venezuela, Gaudy's musical training began through Venezuela's El Sistema program, which shaped his early development as a musician. He subsequently performed as a trumpet player with the renowned Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra.

Gaudy has established himself as an internationally recognized guest artist, performing with prestigious orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic, Radio France Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Toluca Philharmonic, and Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra. His performances have taken him to major international festivals and concert halls including the Lucerne Festival, Salzburg Festival, Royal Albert Hall in London, and Carnegie Hall in New York.

He completed his music degree in Paris under maestro Eric Aubier and earned recognition as a laureate from the Maurice Andre International Competition.

Leadership Roles

  • Current Artistic Director of LA Phil's YOLA program (since 2019)
  • Co-founder of the Simon Bolivar Trumpet Ensemble
  • Former Artistic Director of the International Trumpet Festival in Caracas
  • Former National Trumpet Academy of El Sistema Director
  • Member of El Sistema's Musical Artistic Academic Council (2015–2018)
  • Former Artistic and Music Director of El Sistema Tachira

Artist Affiliation

Gaudy is an exclusive artist representing Schagerl, an Austrian brass instrument manufacturer.