Flávio Gabriel is one of the leading Brazilian trumpet players of his generation. He gained international recognition after winning Second Prize at the Prague Spring International Music Competition in 2010, one of the world’s most prestigious and demanding competitions for brass players.
He has performed with some of Brazil’s foremost orchestras, including the Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra (2004–2009) and the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (OSESP) (2009–2015). From 2005 to 2007, he was also a member of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas, collaborating with internationally renowned conductors and soloists.
As a soloist, Flávio Gabriel has performed extensively throughout Brazil and abroad. He is committed to expanding the trumpet repertoire through the commissioning and premiere of new works, particularly by Brazilian composers, many of which were written specifically for him. He has also presented the Brazilian premieres of works by leading international composers.
An active educator, he is regularly invited to present masterclasses, lectures, and workshops at universities, conservatories, and international music festivals, working with students, young professionals, and orchestral musicians.
Flávio Gabriel holds a Doctor of Music degree from São Paulo State University (UNESP). He previously served as Professor of Trumpet at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). He is currently Professor of Trumpet at the University of São Paulo (USP), where he combines an active performing career with teaching, research, and the development of innovative pedagogical approaches to trumpet performance.
In addition to his artistic and academic work, Flávio Gabriel is the founder and executive director of major educational initiatives, including the International In-Home Music Festival (FIMUCA) and the University of São Paulo Music Festival (FEMUSP). Through these projects, he promotes artistic excellence, music education, and international collaboration among performers, teachers, and students.
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