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MAESTRO GIANCARLO CASTRO DÁDDONA
Orchestral Conductor and Composer
About the Maestro
Giancarlo Castro D’Addona (Barquisimeto, Venezuela, 1980) is a Venezuelan-Spanish composer, conductor, and trumpeter, awarded the Gold Medal at the Global Music Awards. Trained at El Sistema and the Vicente Emilio Sojo Conservatory, he has been a member and conductor of ensembles such as the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the Paris Symphonic Orchestra, with recordings on labels like Deutsche Grammophon and EMI Classics.
As a composer, he blends influences from Latin American music, jazz, and film. His work “Grand Fanfare” has been performed and recorded internationally, as well as pieces like “Llegada de un Noble Maestro” and “Rhapsody for Talents,” which premiered in Paris. He has composed soundtracks for film and television and was the first Venezuelan to conduct one of his works at the Théâtre de la Radio in France. His scores are published by Editions BIM, and he is an artist with STOMVI.
Portfolio Reel
2025
Theater
“The Great Broadway Musical,” Aula Magna of the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), Caracas, Venezuela.
Details
“The Great Broadway Musical” at the Aula Magna of UCV It is not a one-time event.but rather a description of multiple Broadway musical productions. that have been performed there over time.
Titles such as “The Man of La Mancha,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “The Producers” have been adapted and performed in this iconic cultural venue in Caracas, solidifying its role as a platform for musical theatre in Venezuela.
Film
Design, installation, and supervision in art direction for sets, costumes, makeup, and photography.
Website evaluation, media relations, publications, marketing materials, and special events.
Recruitment and training of key personnel for core processes.
Life REBORN
Life REBORN It is a science fiction and drama short film directed by Marcel Barragán, filmed and produced in Panama. The story follows Lucas (played by Barragán himself) and his daughter Clarisa (María Alexandra Sanz), who, facing Clarisa’s terminal illness, recreate a space journey as NASA members with the hope of finding a magical universe that can save her.
With a runtime of approximately 12 minutes, the short film has been internationally recognized, winning over 50 awards in countries such as the United States, Mexico, India, Spain, Italy, among others. The accolades include categories like Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Human Content.
The project features a multicultural team and is already in development for a feature-length version. Additionally, social programs inspired by the film have been created, aimed at orphaned children and those with terminal illnesses.
Vitruvi Ana
Science fiction short film directed by Agatino Zurria, starring Ángela del Salto. The story follows Ana Zorita, a Hispanic-American astronaut who decides to abort her final mission and remain on Mars for the rest of her life. The title references Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, suggesting an exploration of the human condition and the symmetry between science and art.
This short film has been acclaimed for its artistic approach and introspective narrative, exploring themes of isolation, choice, and the search for meaning in extreme contexts.
Love Distance
Seven characters, isolated in their homes, seek connection and comfort through digital means, confronting the aftermath of past relationships and abuse.
VOICES
Es una serie que sigue la vida de Loremar Rivas, una mujer cuya existencia ha estado marcada por cualidades extraordinarias.
As a medium, clairvoyant, expert in temporal unfolding, among other abilities, Loremar has helped countless people find peace, answers, and understanding.
Entrevista con Marilin
El infierno de Gaspar Mendoza
Funeral Past Loves
Corpus Christie
Television
Design, installation, and supervision in art direction for sets, costumes, makeup, and photography.
Experience with the most important Spanish-language television networks: NBC Telemundo Studios, Venevisión, and Radio Caracas Televisión in the USA and Venezuela, respectively, in art direction and set design for emblematic projects of the most successful prime-time telenovelas.
Experience with the most prominent Spanish-language television networks: NBC Telemundo Studios, Venevisión, and Radio Caracas Televisión in the USA and Venezuela, respectively — contributing to art direction and set design for iconic, top-rated prime-time telenovelas.
Recruitment and training of key personnel for core processes.
Participaciones Colaboraciones
Explore a selection of our collaborations in the creation of set designs for telenovelas, where each space has been meticulously crafted to enrich the narrative and bring authenticity to the television stories.
Teach Me How to Love
RAD Productions Muestra del trabajo de escenografía en producción de Venevisión
The Country of Women
RAD Productions Muestra del trabajo de escenografía en producción de Venevisión
General Production in Psi-Kitchen
It is a project born from the desire of a clinical psychologist to offer and share a space where people (children, youth, and adults) can enjoy the benefits of advances in psychology and psychotherapy in a non-stigmatizing context of enjoyment and practical learning — the kitchen.
RAD Set Design Productions for Telenovelas
Television projects where RAD has left its mark through set design. Each set has been crafted with aesthetic and narrative precision, bringing to life memorable settings in high-impact productions.
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