Spanish Young Music Talents: Gonzalo Peñalosa in Washington DC

(SYMT) is the flagship music program of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., launched in 2022. Created to support and elevate the careers of emerging Spanish musicians, SYMT fosters artistic exchange and professional growth through collaborations with leading U.S. music schools, universities, and festivals.

More than just a performance opportunity, SYMT offers a comprehensive international experience. Participating musicians take part in a dynamic array of complementary activities —including masterclasses, lectures, workshops, and networking events— designed to expand their artistic vision and build meaningful professional connections.

All featured artists are under the age of 33 and winners of the prestigious national award from Juventudes Musicales de España, a distinction that recognizes outstanding young musical talent.

• Fernando Sor (1778-1839): Fantasía Elegíaca, Op.59
• Giulio Regondi (1822-1872): Introduction and Caprice, Op.23
• Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968): Variations Through the Centuries, Op. 71
• Eduardo Sainz de la Maza (1903-1982): Homenaje a Toulouse-Lautrec
• José Antonio Peñalosa (1960-2013): Dancesco con Evocación
• Sergio Assad (1952): Aquarelle:
  II. Valseana
  III. Preludio e Toccatina

Gonzalo Peñalosa Biedma (Seville, 2002) began studying guitar at the age of five with his father, José Antonio Peñalosa. He later received instruction from Serafín Arriaza, Miguel Arriaza, Lola Montes, María Esther Guzmán, and Álvaro Toscano. He completed his studies at the Francisco Guerrero Professional Conservatory of Music in Seville, graduating in 2019 with the Honorary End-of-Studies Award. In 2018, he was granted the Academic and Personal Achievement Award by the City Council of Seville. Most recently, he graduated with Highest Honors and the Extraordinary Award from the Conservatory of the Balearic Islands, where he worked under the guidance of Pedro Mateo.

He has attended masterclasses with David Russell, Manuel Barrueco, Zoran Dukić, Aniello Desiderio, Marcin Dylla, Roberto Aussel, Álvaro Pierri, Judicaël Perroy, Carlo Marchione, Ricardo Gallén, Leo Brouwer, and Joaquín Clerch, among others. Since the age of six, he has been actively involved in cultural events and concert performances. At twelve, he gave his first solo recital and has since performed around thirty solo concerts across Spain. From an early age, he has also shown a passion and natural talent for composition, writing his first piece at the age of seven.

At the age of nine, he won First Prize in a national guitar competition and has since been awarded 34 national and international prizes.

Important Information

• A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory, printed tickets are not required.
• Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Doors open 20 minutes before posted showtime.
• Ticket holders will have access to the event while space is available. A reservation does not guarantee admission.
• No Late Seating, ticket holders may not be allowed to enter 15 minutes after posted showtime.
• Right of admission reserved.
• If you need special assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

How to get there:

The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station).

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