2016 Global Music Awards Gold Medal Winner as a Composer/Original Score. Coming from a family of outstanding musicians, Giancarlo Castro has been characterized as a representative figure within the music scene in Venezuela.
Formed in “El Sistema”, founded by Maestro José Antonio Abreu, Castro has developed into an exceptional artist to represent the country in the most prestigious theaters in the world showing his qualities which ranging from trumpet player, conductor and the composition of musical works of international relevance.
During his career, he has belonged to the most representative groups of “El Sistema” with which he has made numerous concert tours countries of America, Europe and Asia, obtaining several awards as condecorations, sponsorships and handling of international arts agencies as ASKONAS HOLT, KAJIMOTO, SONY MUSIC FOUNDATION, and recordings with record labels such as Deutsche Grammophon, EMI Classics and EUROARTS.
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“Is an exciting and virtuosic showpiece composed for the Venezuelan Brass Ensemble which stems from the famous Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela. Grand Fanfare gave its name to a DVD of the ensemble and also appears on an Album released by EMI.” BIM Editions
Work commissioned by the French consortium Buffet Crampon factory, commemorating its history in construction, production and sale of wind instruments.
Its premiere was given by the Simon Bolivar Youth Symphonic Band at the Theatre du Chatelet (Paris, France) on July 7, 2013.
This inspired the fictional story of a boy who dreams of going to the circus but because their parents can not take him , experience the adventure with his grandfather who will flashpoints and joyful moments .
Now available in Editions BIM.