Biography
Argentine-Swiss violinist Andrés Gabetta is internationally recognised as one of the leading specialists in historically informed performance. Celebrated for the elegance of his musicianship, technical refinement and stylistic insight, he has established a distinguished career as both a soloist and chamber musician, with a repertoire spanning the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Born into a family of musicians in Argentina, Gabetta completed his studies in Europe, where he specialised in Baroque violin and historical performance practice. He has collaborated with many of the foremost ensembles in the field, including Il Giardino Armonico, Europa Galante, Concerto Köln, Zürcher Kammerorchester, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, and I Barocchisti, working alongside conductors such as Giovanni Antonini, Fabio Biondi, Ottavio Dantone and Diego Fasolis.
Alongside his extensive career as a soloist, Gabetta is the founder and artistic director of Swiss Baroque Soloists, an ensemble through which he has explored both celebrated masterpieces and lesser-known works of the Baroque repertoire. His performances are distinguished by their stylistic authenticity, expressive freedom and meticulous attention to historical sources.
A frequent guest at major international festivals and concert halls throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, Gabetta has performed at venues including the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, the Musikverein Vienna, the Konzerthaus Vienna, and the Berlin Philharmonie. His acclaimed discography reflects his commitment to rediscovering neglected repertoire alongside masterworks by composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Tartini and Locatelli.
An equally dedicated educator, Andrés Gabetta regularly gives masterclasses and collaborates with leading conservatories and specialist academies, sharing his expertise with a new generation of performers committed to historically informed interpretation.
At the XXI Cartagena International Music Festival, Andrés Gabetta brings one of today’s most distinguished voices in Baroque performance, offering audiences interpretations that unite scholarly insight, virtuosity and profound musical expression.