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Carlos Gallardo belongs to a distinguished pedagogical lineage that traces its roots directly to some of the most influential figures in piano history — including Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Czerny, Franz Liszt, Alexander Siloti, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Vladimir Horowitz. This noble tradition has been passed down through generations of master pianists and educators, culminating in his own artistic identity.
Through his mentors — such as Josep Colom, Carmen Deleito, István Lantos, Ronald Turini, Jean-Paul Sevilla, Bela Siki, and others — Carlos has inherited a rich convergence of stylistic schools: Hungarian, Russian, Spanish, French, and North American.
More than technical mastery, this lineage embodies the transmission of artistic philosophy, interpretative depth, and cultural legacy. Carlos Gallardo continues this tradition as an international performer, composer, educator, and cultural ambassador, linking centuries of pianistic evolution with a voice that is uniquely his own.
"Great pianist and very knowledgeable musician. He impressed me with his imagination making Liszt with full of brilliant flourishes and colors, fiery climax and great intensity for a large audience." – Shirley Givens. USA
"His fine artistic personality was a big revelations with the Spanish works of Albéniz and Granados. It was a moment of pure grace and powerful inspiration with an apotheosic ending." – István Lantos. Hungary
"I have heard Carlos Gallardo in one of his concerts in Canada, and his performance was just brilliant, very exciting and full of deepest musical sense." – Ronald Turini. Canada
"Carlos Gallardo is wonderfully gifted for music." – Joaquín Achúcarro. Spain
"A concert for the memories [...] During Liszt´s Eroica Étude, he led the audience to a deep sigh that flodded the concert hall." – Georgetown Bach Festival. Canada