Guillermo Masiá Salom is a Spanish timpanist and percussionist currently based in Yerevan, Armenia. He holds advanced degrees from prestigious European institutions, including the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, MUSIKENE, and the Conservatorium Maastricht, where he studied under world-renowned professors such as Raymond Curfs (Sinfonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Lucerne Festival, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra) or Javier Azanza (Orchestre de Paris). Guillermo has performed with prominent orchestras including the Spanish National Orchestra (OCNE), Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, and Sinfonieorchester Aachen, collaborating with leading conductors like Teodor Currentzis, Christoph Eschenbach, David Afkham, Josep Pons or Alondra de la Parra. His early orchestral path includes significant roles in young orchestras such as JONDE, NJO, and GMJO. Combining technical mastery with international experience, Guillermo brings a powerful and refined presence to every stage he performs on.
Guillermo
Masia
Percussionist
From Spain
Currently working at Armenian
State Symphony Orchestra
8
years of professional experience as a timpanist and percussionist
6
notable recognitions and milestones, including being a finalist in the 2017 Young Spanish Talents competition, solo timpani for Der Ring des Nibelungen in Wiesbaden, and a musician at the 2022 Salzburg Festspiele
10+
international collaborations, including performances with OCNE, Hessisches Staatsorchester Wiesbaden, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, and contemporary ensembles like Koan II and Plural Ensemble
What really motivates me about this project is the possibility to connect my musical ideas with those of my colleagues, to be able to make music together always keeping in mind our own identity of sound.