Biography
Claudia Gallardo, hailing from Los Barrios (Cádiz), embarked on her violin journey at the tender age of 5 at the International School of Algeciras. She pursued her Bachelor’s in Music at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Sevilla and recently completed her Master’s in Performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, mentored by Jacqueline Ross. Claudia’s musical path has seen her collaborating with numerous youth orchestras in Spain, notably the Orquesta Joven de AndalucÃa, where she held the position of concertmaster during nine consecutive years, including the 2015/2016 season. Her performances have been conducted by esteemed maestros like Michael Thomas, Arturo Tamayo, and Manuel Hernández Silva.
Claudia’s music has graced prestigious venues such as the Real Teatro de la Maestranza, Gran Teatro Falla, Barbican Concert Hall, Milton Court Concert Hall, St James’s Church Piccadilly, among others. She recently captivated audiences at the Perth Arts Festival in Scotland, the Newbury Spring Festival in Newbury, and the Claygate Arts Festival with Revive. Her dedication to her craft extends to learning from acclaimed violinists like Axel Wilckoz, Mariana Todorova, Raquel Castro, and Kevork Mardirossia through masterclasses. Claudia currently balances her roles as an educator and a performer in various orchestras and chamber ensembles.
