A multifaceted and charismatic musician, Simón Gollo enjoys a diverse international career as a violin soloist, pedagogue, chamber musician, recording artist, artistic director and conductor. Mr. Gollo has appeared across the United States, Europe, Central America, South America and Asia at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall (NY, USA), Cadogan Hall (London, UK – BBC Proms Festival), 92Y- Kaufmann Concert Hall (NY, USA), the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (Philadelphia, USA), Teatro Teresa Carreño (Caracas, Venezuela)…
SIMON GOLLO
ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR
Conductor of the NMSU Philharmonic since 2016, Simón Gollo has a prominent conducting career emphasizing his artistic commitment to educational and social projects of a musical nature in El Salvador, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Aruba, and the United States of America. In 2020, Simón Gollo will be conducting the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra at the Vietnam National Academy of Music Grand Hall, the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, “La Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela”, at the Teatro Teresa Carreño in Caracas Venezuela…
Coments & Reviews
El violinista venezolano Simón Gollo y el pianista estadounidense John Novacek son los solistas en el Concierto para violín, piano y cuarteto de cuerda Op.21, obra a la que sólo su poco frecuente instrumentación ha limitado su difusión en concierto, ya que se trata de una composición de una belleza deslumbrante, Leer más: Chausson eterno
The only other recording with which I am able to make a comparison is on Hyperion (CDA66907) with Pascal Devoyan with the Chilingirian Quartet. This has the advantage of a major coupling, the Piano Quartet in A major, but they lack the sensitivity and beauty of phrasing heard on this new disc. Leer más: Ernest CHAUSSON (1855-1899)
Gollo, Novacek y el cuarteto dan sensación de solistas con orquesta, porque hay en esta obra una dimensión más allá de lo camerístico, y tal es el logro de quienes aciertan con su interpretación.
Leer más: Revista Scherzo #364Esta maravilla solo fue posible por músicos de elevado rango. Simón Gollo y John Novacek están en la cima de sus carreras y el cuarteto que los acompaña es un notable grupo de cámara que muestra cohesión, recursos técnicos irreprochables y una musicalidad acorde con los solistas. Leer más: Ernest-Chausson-un-artista-moderno
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AWARDS
HONORS & AWARDS
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Third International Music Competition for Academic Scholarships.
Banca Casa de Risparmio de Tortona Trophy, Tortona, Italia. 3rd Prize Winner
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Geneva Musical Youth Competition
Geneva, Switzerland. 2nd Prize Winner
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Luzern, Jeunesse Musical, Competition.
Luzern, Switzerland. 1st Prize Winner
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San Sebastián Order of Merit
Maracaibo, Venezuela. Issued by the Mayor of Maracaibo city in recognition of his outstanding artistic achievements.
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Friedl Wald Foundation Competition
2001 Scholarship given by the Friedl Wald Foundation after winning the Friedl Wald Foundation Competition. Basel, Switzerland.
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Venezuelan Army Recognition
Maracaibo, Venezuela. In recognition of his invaluable contribution to Venezuela’s culture development
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Conservatoire Superieur et Academie de Musique Tibor Varga
Sion, Switzerland. Scholarship Winner in recognition of his performance achievements
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Stiftung Lyra für hochbegabte Junger Musiker
Zurich, Switzerland. Monetary award winner in recognition of his artistic talent
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Aruba Scholarship Foundation
Orangestad, Aruba. Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his contribution to the musical development for the arubian youth
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City of Maracaibo Order of Merit
Maracaibo, Venezuela. Issued by the City Council in recognition of his outstanding achievements for the cultural sector in Maracaibo city.
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Lia Bermudez Order of Art
Maracaibo, Venezuela. Given by the Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín honoring the transcendent contribution of his Festival y Academia del Nuevo Mundo to the city’s culture sector.
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Cisneros Foundation Scholarship
Caracas, Venezuela. Full Scholarship given to attend the 2012 Aspen Music Festival in Colorado, USA
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Mexico Consulate in el Paso
Certificate of recognition for the organization and the orchestra conducting of “Music Beyond Borders” in Las Cruces and Ciudad Juarez. (NMSU PHIL and Esperanza Azteca Ciudad Juarez, concerts)
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Aruba Tourism Authority
Oranjestad, Aruba. Certificate of recognition for the organization and the artistic direction of the Aruba Symphony Festival and Academy.