Hi, I'm Gabriel Luis Buffa, a passionate clarinetist and composer with over 14 years of experience performing as Principal Clarinet and Clarinet Soloist with the Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band of Mar del Plata. I have also played clarinet in various orchestras and jazz big bands in Cork, Ireland. Besides performing, I enjoy composing, arranging, and copying music, and I've been fortunate to work alongside talented conductors and musicians. With a background in music education and some formal studies in composition, I continue to hone my craft through lessons and masterclasses. I'm excited to bring my musical skills and creativity to collaborative projects while continuing to grow as an artist.

Gabriel Luis Buffa

Hi, I'm Gabriel Luis Buffa, a passionate clarinetist and composer with over 14 years of experience performing as Principal Clarinet and Clarinet Soloist with the Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band of Mar del Plata. I have also played clarinet in various orchestras and jazz big bands in Cork, Ireland. Besides performing, I enjoy composing, arranging, and copying music, and I've been fortunate to work alongside talented conductors and musicians. With a background in music education and some formal studies in composition, I continue to hone my craft through lessons and masterclasses. I'm excited to bring my musical skills and creativity to collaborative projects while continuing to grow as an artist.

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Hi, I’m Gabriel Luis Buffa, a passionate clarinetist and composer with over 14 years of experience performing as Principal Clarinet and Clarinet Soloist with the Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band of Mar del Plata. I have also played clarinet in various orchestras and jazz big bands in Cork, Ireland. Besides performing, I enjoy composing, arranging, and copying music, and I’ve been fortunate to work alongside talented conductors and musicians.

With a background in music education and some formal studies in composition, I continue to hone my craft through lessons and masterclasses. I’m excited to bring my musical skills and creativity to collaborative projects while continuing to grow as an artist.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Principal Clarinet and Clarinet Soloist at Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band of Mar del Plata
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Served as principal clarinet and clarinet soloist, performing regularly in concerts at Teatro Colón de Mar del Plata. Responsibilities included performance, composition, arrangement, and music copying. Collaborated with various noted conductors including Guillermo Becerra and Pascal Lacombe.
Clarinet Player at Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra, Cork Philharmonic Winds, and Jazz Big Band Cork School of Music
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Played Bb, A, Eb flat, and Bass clarinet in multiple ensembles including Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra (under Keith Pascoe), Cork Philharmonic Winds (under Robert O’Brien, Liam Daly), and the Jazz Big Band at Cork School of Music (under Cormac McCarthy).
Principal Clarinet and Clarinet Soloist at Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band of Mar del Plata
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Performed as clarinet soloist and principal clarinet for a hundred-year-old prestigious entity, involved in regular biweekly concerts at Teatro Colón de Mar del Plata. Responsibilities included not only performance but also composing, arranging, and music copying. Collaborated with renowned conductors including Guillermo Becerra, Pascal Lacombe, José María Ulla, Bernardo Teruggi, and Danilo Grimoldi.
Clarinet Player at Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Performed on Bb & A clarinets under the direction of conductor Keith Pascoe. Additionally played clarinet roles in Cork Philharmonic Winds and Jazz Big Band at Cork School of Music, using Bb, Eb flat, and Bass clarinets under various conductors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at National University of Córdoba
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor of Arts at National University of Córdoba
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Certified Music Teacher and Clarinet Teacher
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2005
Clarinet Lessons and Master Classes
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
2nd International Congress of Clarinetists
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Private Clarinet Lessons
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Certified Music Teacher and Clarinet Teacher
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Professional Services