Máximo León Gutiérrez
As a masterful ambassador of his cultural roots, the Peruvian multi-instrumentalist knows how to weave the centuries-old echoes of the Andes into contemporary musical projects. He tours the globe with the world-renowned group ALTURAS, appearing in media and recording studios, and also studied music education in Vienna.
About the artist
internationally sought-after multi-instrumentalist
The Peruvian musician, instrumentalist and music educator (elementary music education) has been active since 1999 as a guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist in numerous musical projects of various styles. He plays, among other instruments, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, percussion, as well as traditional Andean wind instruments.
Since 2010, he has been a permanent member of the internationally renowned music group Alturas and has performed together with José Carreras in concerts at the Milan Cathedral and the Teatro Municipal de Lima. His concert activities have taken him to international stages and festivals in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
In addition to his concert work, he regularly participates in studio, media and film productions, and was heard, among other engagements, as a musician in the Spanish television series Aída.
He completed guitar studies in Lima as well as a course in Elementary Music Education (EMP) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw), which he graduated from in 2025.
