Rafael González Paz
Rafael González Paz is a Uruguayan-Spanish pianist with an outstanding international career across Europe and the Americas. Trained at prestigious institutions, he currently lives in the Balearic Islands, where he balances his work as a concert performer and educator.
Each performance is a chance to connect deeply with the audience, highlighting the richness and expressiveness of every piece. His dedication to excellence and artistic charisma make his music a truly unforgettable experience.
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Selected Works
Robert Schumann
Kreisleriana Op. 16 - Excerpt
W. Amadeus Mozart
Fantasy in C minor K. 475 – Excerpt
George Gershwin
Somebody loves me - Excerpt
Robert Schumann
Carnaval Op. 9 - Excerpt
J.S. Bach
Goldberg Variations BWV 988 – Excerpt
Schubert
Sonata D.959
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Biography
Rafael González Paz is a Uruguayan pianist born in 1988 in Montevideo. Throughout his career, he has performed in renowned venues across several countries, including the Solís Theatre (Montevideo), the Teatro del Lago (Frutillar), the Municipal Theatre of Santiago (Chile), and the Palace of Arts in Budapest.
He has taken part in multiple seasons of the National Radio of Uruguay’s Chamber Music Series (SODRE), offering concerts both in Montevideo and throughout the country. In Mallorca, he participates in festivals such as Clàssica Maria de la Salut and the International Festival Vila de Santanyí.
In addition to his solo work, he has collaborated with chamber music groups across South America and Europe. Since 2022, he has had a close collaboration with the Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra.
He began his studies in Montevideo with Carmen Mutarelli and Raquel Boldorini. He then continued with María Iris Radrigán in Santiago de Chile, where he won First Prize and the Medal of Honor at the Flora Guerra Piano Competition. He pursued further studies in Europe with Grigory Gruzman (University of Music in Weimar) and with Rita Wagner and András Kemenes at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, where he earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees with honors. He has also received private coaching from acclaimed pianist Homero Francesch.
Rafael has lived in Mallorca since 2018, combining performance with teaching. He has been a faculty member at the Higher Conservatory of Music of the Balearic Islands and the Municipal Music School of Santanyí. He currently teaches piano at the Conservatory of Felanitx and Queen’s College in Palma.