Gabriel Dissenha is a Brazilian organist currently serving as a church musician for the Catholic Church in Troisdorf, Germany. He is increasingly recognized for his performances of a wide-ranging repertoire and his skill in improvisation, with recital engagements throughout Europe.

We are delighted to announce his guest appearance in our city at the 4th International Organ Festival “Organs of St. Anastasia.” Gabriel will perform a solo organ concert at the Cathedral of St. Anastasia on 14 August 2027, starting at 8:00 p.m.

The concert programme will be announced soon!

Until the concert, enjoy the performance: Bach – Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 541.

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GABRIEL DISSENHA - BIOGRAPHY

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Gabriel Dissenha was born in 1997 in Curitiba, Brazil. He began playing piano at the age of 13 and organ at 19. Gabriel holds a Master’s degree in Organ cum laude from the Prince Claus Conservatoire of Groningen, where he studied with Sietze de Vries and Erwin Wiersinga. He previously completed a Church Music degree with distinction at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria, studying organ with Ulrich Walther. Before his formal studies, he received private lessons in harmony, counterpoint, and piano in Brazil.

Gabriel has won prizes at several international music competitions, including 1st prize at the 33rd Rosa Mística Latin American Piano Competition (Curitiba, Brazil), 1st prize at the Martha-Debelli Organ Competition (Graz). He also received a special prize for the best interpretation of Baroque music at the Tariverdiev Organ Competition in Kaliningrad, Russia, and most recently, 3rd prize at the Elizabeth B. Stephens Organ Competition in Atlanta, USA.

In addition to this, Gabriel shares his original compositions in historical styles—primarily inspired by J.S. Bach—on his YouTube channel.

We look forward to seeing you!