Full Biography

Based in New York City, Pablo Gómez-Estévez is a Dominican composer and pianist dedicated to deconstructing Caribbean genres and blending them with jazz harmonies and contemporary music gestures. His music, described as "infectious," and “joyfully unpredictable” spans from chamber music to operatic works and solo compositions that integrate inward lyrical expression with Latin American rhythms and visual storytelling. Recent notable compositions include “Black Cycle,” and “New Cibao,” two Dominican sci-fi operas with original libretto; "Domini Cannis," a deconstruction of gagá for chamber ensemble; "Made in Gurabo," a song cycle on nostalgia for mezzo and piano; "Color de Hormiga," for accordion, harp, and cello; "Chanflín," a micro-opera based on Dominican folklore; and "Antillean’s Intellect," a deconstruction of chachachá for trumpet and chamber ensemble. Pablo's compositions have been performed at the United Nations Headquarters, the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest®, the New Music Festival at Bowling Green State University, Operability Festival at Louisiana State University, and at Luther College, Berklee College of Music, and Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Blending music and entrepreneurship, Pablo's innovative work particularly shines in the field of children's music. In 2020, he was accepted into The Hatch®, a program from BGSU’s College of Business modeled after NBC’s Shark Tank, where started developing “Pineo Media,” a startup focused on interactive children’s stories with music. His doctoral dissertation, titled "Composing Literacies: Music for Self-Regulation & Emotional Prosody in Children’s Television," serves as the theoretical framework for Pineo Media.

Pablo's professional experience includes serving as a Research Associate at the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute, where he increased the visibility of Dominican musicians and artists through writing historical vignettes. As a Creative Research Fellow at CUNY DSI, he composed a 15-minute instrumental piece highlighting the legacy of Dominican composer Rafael Petitón Guzmán. As a dedicated educator, Pablo has taught core undergraduate music courses including “Fundamentals of Composition,” “Composition Lessons,” “Basic Musicianship,” and “Accelerated Fundamentals.” He has also contributed to the academic community by editing significant publications such as the "100th Celebration of BGSU Bands" and producing instructional jazz videos for BGSU's YouTube channel. His roles have included Composition Department Assistant and Digital Archivist, where he managed and archived significant musical recordings.

Pablo completed a DMA in Composition from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Dietz. He holds a Master’s in Composition from BGSU and a Bachelor of Arts from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where he studied composition with Dr. Brooke Joyce and piano with Dr. John Strauss. He is the 2016 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award recipient from Luther College. Pablo's diverse professional roles and his dedication to integrating music with other disciplines underscore his commitment to innovation in the arts. He continues to explore new frontiers in music composition, performance, and education, making significant contributions to the cultural landscape.

Condensed Biography

Based in New York City, Pablo Gómez-Estévez is a Dominican composer and pianist dedicated to deconstructing Caribbean genres and blending them with jazz harmonies and contemporary music gestures. His music, described as "infectious," and “joyfully unpredictable” spans from chamber music to operatic works and solo compositions that integrate inward lyrical expression with Latin American rhythms and visual storytelling. Notable works include “Black Cycle,” "Chanflín," and “New Cibao,” a Dominican sci-fi opera (currently in the works); "Domini Cannis," a deconstruction of gagá for chamber ensemble; and “Neruda,” for clarinet and piano. Pablo's compositions have been performed at the United Nations Headquarters, the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest®, the New Music Festival at Bowling Green State University, Operability Festival at Louisiana State University, and at Luther College, Berklee College of Music, and Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Pablo is founder and Artistic Director of Pineo Media, an interactive children's stories app in-development, where music serves as a tool for emotional literacy. His doctoral dissertation, "Composing Literacies: Music for Self-Regulation & Emotional Prosody in Children’s Television," serves as a theoretical framework for this company. He has also served as a Research Associate and Creative Research Fellow at the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute.

As a dedicated educator, Pablo has taught core music courses at Bowling Green State University, where completed his doctoral degree under Dr. Christopher Dietz. He holds a Master’s in Composition from BGSU and a Bachelor of Arts from Luther College.