Gaudy Sanchez
Born in San Pedro del Rio, Gaudy is an artist and citizen of the world. His musical origins are rooted in the El Sistema program of his native Venezuela, which led to his role as trumpet player with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Gaudy is an internationally sought-after guest artist, performing with the Berlin Philharmonic, Radio France Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Toluca Philharmonic, and Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. He has appeared worldwide in major festivals and venues, including the Lucerne and Salzburg Festivals, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Carnegie Hall in New York. Gaudy is a laureate from the Maurice Andre International Competition in Paris, where he completed his degree in music under the tutelage of Maestro Eric Aubier.
Gaudy is co-founder of the Simon Bolivar Trumpet Ensemble. His passion for the trumpet and chamber music is equaled by his devotion to the art of education. He was the artistic director of both the International Trumpet Festival in Caracas, as well as the National Trumpet Academy of El Sistema. As member of the Musical Artistic Academic Council of El Sistema together with Maestro Jose Antonio Abreu between 2015-2018, he also served as the Artistic and Music Director of El Sistema Tachira in Venezuela. In collaboration with the Dudamel Foundation, he has served as the artistic coordinator of numerous international projects.
Gaudy has maintained a lifelong commitment to artistic projects that reflect his artistic origins and educational aspirations. These passions extend not only to his beloved Venezuela, but to other countries around the world. Gaudy's heart for education is firmly rooted in the belief that societal transformation is made possible through music. Since 2019 he has worked with the LA Phil’s YOLA program, currently serving as its Artistic Director. His role with YOLA has been one of the most important challenges and beautiful experiences of his career, using art, education, creativity, and music to elevate a new generations of musicians, artists, and leaders.
Gaudy Sanchez is an exclusive artist of the well-known brand Schagerl from Austria.