IGNACIO GEA
Ignacio Gea
is recognised internationally as one of Spain’s most versatile and imaginative
musicians and among today's most engaging guitarists.
Born in
Valencia, Spain, Mr. Gea beginning his guitar studies with María Ángeles Abad
and Rafael Cabedo at the Conservatorio “Joaquín Rodrigo” in Valencia. He was
selected by José Tomás for a scholarship to study with the legendary master at
the Conservatorio Superior de Música “Oscar Esplá” in Alicante. He also studied
under virtuosos such as David Russell, Manuel Barrueco, Leo Brouwer, Roberto
Ausell, José Miguel Moreno, Konrad Junghänel and Hopkinson Smith.
Though his
performances overseas and throughout Spain have included radio and television
broadcasts, recordings, chamber music concerts and recitals. His recital
programs invariably include shorter works, of which he is so fond, as well as
the larger masterpieces of the guitar repertory.
Mr. Gea is
in demand for a wide variety of chamber music alliances, as well as appearing
on major international concert platforms in recitals and concerto performances.
He has performed chamber music at festivals and concerts with a wide range of
noted artists and ensembles. He appears in duo concerts in Europe and América
with his wife, the outstanding Argentinian guitarist Marisa Gómez.
Mr. Gea has
given concerts and recitals sponsored by institutions such as the Department of
Culture of Spain, the Community of Madrid, Generalitat Valenciana, Generalitat
Catalana, Diputación de Valencia, Junta de Castilla y León, Consell Generau
d'Arán, Ibercaja, Valencian Center of Mediterranean Culture and Spanish Guitar
Society.
He has
recorded for Onda Cero Radio, Catalonian Television and Gadiraifa Records.