A first generation Mexican-American, Gabriel just sang at the Erwin Piscator Award Ceremony honoring distinguished actress Marian Seldes given by Elysium between two continents.  He made his Carnegie Hall/Weill Recital Hall debut with Elysium this past year.  Gabriel has the support and patronage of Mexico’s Manuel S. Leyva Martinez, a world renowned poet from the state of Guerrero in Mexico.   He was interviewed on Sandra Villerias’ “Plática y Café” on "http://www.tvacapulco.com" with Mr. Leyva. It was viewed in countries such as Israel, Argentina, USA, and Mexico.  Currently a member of Pacific Opera/Pacific Encore Performances founded by Barry Henry and Mary Weir, he will make his second Weill Recital Hall appearance with Pacific Encore on June 11.  Gabriel was selected twice to work with the illustrious soprano Martina Arroyo in her role preparation class in 2006 & 2008 and he was chosen to sing the "Four Servants" in Offenbach's Tales of Hoffman for her summer program "Prelude to Performance" in the summer of 2007 where he met famed character tenor, Anthony Laciura, whom he now studies with.  With his help, he is bringing a fresh, new perspective to character tenor roles.  He's been a recipient of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Encouragement Award, Seattle Opera Guild Grant (twice), & first prizes at the Performing Arts Festival Eastside Competitions in WA State.  He received his Bachelors from Western Washington University and Masters from Manhattan School of Music.  He's performed in Gianni Schicchi, Die Fledermaus, Il Tabarro, and Le Nozze di Figaro to name a few.  He is no stranger to the concert/oratorio world as well.  He is thrilled to make his debut with Opera Exposures.  

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