Julio Awad

Bio

Born on April 3, 1977, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He began studying piano at the young age of 7 at the López Buchardo National Conservatory. Later, he expanded his studies in Composition, Arranging, and Orchestral Conducting under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as Juan Carlos Cirigliano and Lito Valle. At the age of 14, he started playing the piano and composing music for television programs and theater productions. Throughout his career, he has shared the stage with renowned musicians and personalities, including: Juanjo Dominguez, Nestor Marconi, Juan Alberto Pugliano, Mariana, Óscar de la Torre, Ramón Arcusa, Machan Taylor, Mike Rivas, Carlos Marzan, Fernando Marzan, Antonio Tarragó Ros, Alberto Favero, Peter Erskine, Paul Wertico, Mark Egan, John Patittucci, Joan Valent, Horacio Banegas, Bruce Pomahac, Osvaldo Montes, Paloma San Basilio, Isabel Pantoja, El Dúo Dinámico, Albert Hammond, John Cameron, Barry Mason, La Guardia, Stephen “Spud” Murphy, Michael Ruff, Jorge Javier Vázquez, Isabel Pantoja, Juan Carlos Rubio, Jaime Azpilicueta, Esteve Ferrer, David Steward, Diana Navarro, Antonio Banderas, Juan Carlos Rubio, Omara Portuondo, Pastora Soler, and Ramin Karimloo. In 2000, he moved to Spain, where he worked as a Musical Director, Pianist, and Arranger for various artists, shows, Films and musical theatrer productions

Musical Theatre

Julio Awad is a key figure in musical theater, standing out as a musical director, composer, and arranger in internationally renowned productions. His ability to blend classical techniques with modern innovations has raised the artistic standard in theater, achieving a perfect balance between musical complexity and emotional accessibility for audiences. His contributions to iconic productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and Jesus Christ Superstar have left an indelible mark on the theater scene, not only for his exceptional musical talent but also for his ability to lead and inspire creative teams. Awad enriches productions with his technical excellence and brings a unique vision that transforms each performance into an unforgettable experience for audiences.

El Fantasma de la Ópera
La Bella y La Bestia
Familia Adams
Evita
My Fair Lady
Priscilla: Reina del Desierto
Lady Be Good
Jesucristo Super Star
Avenue Q
Dirty Dancing
Sonrisas y Lágrimas
Los Productores
Evita
El Jovencito Frankenstein
Sunset Boulevard
Ghost España
Ghost México
Ghost Italia
Charlie y la fábrica de Chocolate
La coartada
El Ultimo Jinete
Ay Carmela
El Hombre de la Mancha
Nine
Estamos en el Aire,
Zorba
La Jaula de las Locas

School of Rock
Kinky Boots
El Guardaespaldas
Annie
33 el musical
Jeckyll and Hide
Victor Victoria
Quisiera Ser
My Fair Lady
Grease
Spamalot
Sueños
El Novio de España
En Tierra Extraña
Anfitrión
El peligro de las buenas compañías
Eduardo II Ojos de niebla
Grandes Éxitos
Don Juan
BlaBlacoche
Iba enserio
Lecciones de Vida
La profesora
Aniversario de Stage Holding
El circo nacional de Ucrania
Sensible
Hotel Havana
Se vino el 2000

Films & TV Shows

Films:

Tv Shows:

Garcia Hbo MAx (2023) Recording Session

Discography

As Leader

2024 “80’s TV Shows Rhodes E.P.”
2023 “Velazquez, El Poder y el Arte” BSO
2022 “Flash & Shadow”
2019 “Grandioso Cristo” With Michel Ruff , Dan Vidal
2014 “Pasional”
2008 “Thousand Miles”
2005 “Frontera Cero” “Nada que declarar”

As Producer , Arranger & Musical Director

2024 “La Leyenda del Tiempo”. Junto a Israel Fernandez
2024 “50 Aniversario” Junto a Isabel Pantoja
2023 “De la Piquer a la Navarro” Diana Navarro
2022 “!García!” BSO .
2021 “Leo” Junto a Estrella Morente
2020 “Canciones Que Me Gustan” Junto a Isabel Pantoja
2019 “Mas Cerca” Junto a Paloma San Basilio
2018 “Amistad Imperfecta” Jorge Javier Vazquez.
“Indecisión” With Inma Mira
“After Dark” Patxi Pascual, John Patitucci, Paul Wertico.
“Avenue Q” Original Spanish Cast
“Sound Of Music” with Rtve Symphonic Orchestra Original Spanish Cast
“Quisiera Ser” Original Spanish Cast”
“My Fair Lady” Original Spanish Cast
“33” Original Spanish Cast
“Sensible” Original Spanish Cast

“La Buena Gente” La Guardia
“Tumbado al Borde de la Luna” La Guardia
“25 años no es nada” La Guardia
“Sobre Ruedas” La Guardia
“Ahora” La Guardia
“Catorce rios pequeños” Pablo Guerrero
“Iniciando Sesión” Leo
“Te lo Juro yo” Mariana Bisquert
“La Bien Paga” Mariana Bisquert
“Castillito de Arena” Oscar de la torre
“La rosa del pecado” Espliego
“Cortes de amor” Espliego
“Nunca fuera Caballero” Espliego

“Eterno” Juanjo Dominguez & Amigos
“Ayer hoy y siempre” Carlos Infante
“Frases de Libertad” Vidas Paralelas
“Denudando el Tiempo” Orlando Levy
“Nos Van a oir” Gritos de Mimo
“Ritmo Latino” Eva Luna

Awards

Best Musical Director for The Phantom of The Opera (2024)

Best Musical Director for Iba en Serio (2016)

Best Musical Director for Priscilla,The Queen of desert (2015)

Best Musical Director for Sound Of Music (2014)

Best Original Soundtrack for
“Intermedio” (2021)

Best Jazz CD for
“Thousand Miles” (2012)

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