Gabriell Queneville-Belair

Piano

Q. The three songs I would take with me on a deserted island are:

“1. Ballade No.4 in F minor by Chopin, which is in my opinion one of the greatest pieces of music ever written for any instrument. I feel like it holds an entire lifetime of experience, all within 12 minutes!

2. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin, my classic rock favorite, with the best guitar solo ever!

3. Histoires Sans Paroles, by Harmonium, because of all the memories it brings back. I used to listen to this 17-minute song every night before going to bed. 

As you can see, I tend to love lengthy pieces of music that gradually progress in melody, rhythm, and emotion!”

Gabriel is a French Canadian pianist hailed for his electrifying and powerful performances. A prize winner of numerous competitions, his colourful interpretations marry a poignant polyphony with clarity of technique and form.

As an experienced teacher, he worked with a wide variety of students from all levels, which gave him the ability to adapt his pedagogy to each and every one of them. His objective is to impart the tools and knowledge the students will need to teach themselves. He believes music should never be forced labor. Gabriel holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Minnesota, where he was a Piano Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2016.