Julio Panadero

Colombia

For me, Légère is simply the reed of the future.

Mr. Panadero, a Yamaha Artist is currently the saxophone player of Caracol channel's tv show "Dia a Dia". As well as a faculty member of "Universidad el Bosque" where he teaches Clarinet Performance from 2016. On his arrival, he founded and started directing the first "Banda fiestera" ensemble of the University's history. Since then, the ensemble has won three national prizes. Under the tutelage of Mr. Panadero, this "Banda Fiestera" ensemble has become a Colombian folk music leader. For this reason, he received the "Universidad el Bosque" Academic Excellence Award in 2019.

Among many honor, prices and awards, Mr. Panadero was chosen as best soloist in 2006 the "Nacional de Bandas" Competition base in Anapoima. In 2008 he won the Youth Performers Concert Series Competition "Luis Angel Arango. First prize winner in the EAFIT International Festival 2009. Second prize winner of Latinamerican Clarinet Competition "Clariperu" 2012. In 2020 he was a prize winner of "Interpretación Musical" by IDARTES.

Panadero is a prolific musician who has collaborated with prestigious ensembles. A member of the Latin Grammy-nominated "La Carrera Quinta" and the jazz band FATSO. Touring in Colombia and Europe.