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The Eight-Fingered Piano Warrior of Mexico—David González Ladrón de Guevara
【Breaking Through Multiple Disabilities, Forever Playing the Melody of Hope】
 
"I sincerely invite all disabled children and teenagers to discover their potential, fully express themselves, and witness that everyone has their own unique value."
—David González
 
Living the Infinite Hope of a Rare Disease Pianist
 
Mexican rare disease pianist David González Ladrón de Guevara was born on December 15, 1996, in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico. From a young age, he was diagnosed with Miller Fisher syndrome—a demyelinating polyneuropathy causing multiple physical and mental disabilities, including limb paralysis, symmetrical muscle weakness, sensory abnormalities, and loss of reflexes.
 
A Blessing in Disguise, David González grew up in a musical family. He and his two sisters became top students at the music school founded by his grandmother. The eldest sister, Cristina González Ladrón de Guevara, is a famous singer. , the second sister Mariana (Mariana González Ladrón de Guevara) is a violinist, and her father Jose. Louis. Gonzalez. José Luis González Moya is a pianist, conductor, and his mother, Christina. Ladron. Cristina Ladrón de Guevara Macías is a children's pianist and English teacher.
 
David González Ladrón de Guevara and his family established the "Lirica Nord" family ensemble, creating a sensation across Latin America with continuous invitations to perform internationally.
 
Alongside his father, David forms the "Four Hands 18 Fingers Piano Duet," renowned worldwide for their performances that consistently draw full houses. Audiences not only appreciate their musical compositions but also share in David's life story of overcoming multiple disabilities to play the melody of hope.
 
Despite being diagnosed with Miller Fisher syndrome, David faces numerous physical challenges: his hands each have only four fingers, as do his feet, his right forearm is shorter and more curved than his left, his right thumb lacks opposition, and his left hand cannot fully extend or control the four fingers of his right hand. Additionally, he has narrow ear canals, relying on bone-conduction hearing aids, and has undergone two major surgeries on his soft palate. Despite these obstacles, David has relentlessly pursued a musical career since the age of 12, winning numerous international awards at disability piano festivals.
 
What's most admirable is David's resilience and gratitude. He never blames circumstances, instead embracing his multiple challenges as tests from God while cherishing the musical talents bestowed upon him. Fearlessly tackling physical, mental, and emotional barriers, he uses music to explore life's limitless possibilities. Through international performances and charitable activities, including adopting children with special needs, David truly lives up to his title as the "Eight-Fingered Piano Warrior." His outstanding contributions made him stood out among 3,499 candidates for the Fervent Global Love of Lives Award, winning the 2024 27th Fervent Global Love of Lives Award awarded by Taiwan's Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation.
 
Seeking Life Warriors in 233 Countries Worldwide
 
Everyone unlocks the shackles of life, and everyone's life becomes infinitely broad.
 
For 27 years, they has continuously promoted the " Fervent Global Love of Lives Movement" with the support and encouragement from all walks of life at home and abroad, advocating for loving one's own life, respecting others' lives, and preserving the life of the earth.
 
So far, we have honored 459 Fervent Global Love of Life Medal winners from 79 countries across seven continents, 16 Global Love of Life Literary Creation Award winners such as the benevolent poet Zheng Chouyu and the chef poet Song Chengbao from Mainland China, as well as 41 Hope Medal winners like the anti-drug hero Gao Zhaoliang and the wanderer Ji Dong Wu Shixuan. We also care for and protect over 350,000 of the world's most vulnerable children with cancer, like Mary Donita Uy, an angel with bone cancer from the slums of the Philippines—using love to fight cancer and live out hope.
 
Gratefully acknowledged by CNN, BBC, NHK, Yahoo, YouTube, Facebook, Baidu, and other media, both old and new, for their recognition and resonance, expanding coverage and sharing our story as the "Nobel Prize of Life."
We are deeply grateful for the recognition received, including the National Public Welfare Medal in 2001, the Hong Kong Loving Heart Medal in 2010, the Ministry of Education Social Education Contribution Medal in 2018, the Colombian Congress Resolution No. 61 in 2019: awarding the highest commendation medal, the United Nations NGO Organization World Harmony Outstanding Contribution Medal in 2021, and the Chinese mainland Huaxia Filial Piety Cultural Award in 2022. Through these accolades, we share, encourage, and strive together with people around the globe."
 
This year, 24 recipients of the “Fervent Global Love of Lives Award" from among 3,499 nominees worldwide. They excel in various domains of life, such as pioneering maternal love, international acts of kindness, perpetuating the symphony of life, perseverance, creating new possibilities, lifelong dedication to a cause, multifaceted rebirth, writing hope, creating new values, transforming lives, leveraging advantages of disabilities, and aiding the most vulnerable. They dedicate every moment to unlocking life's code and initiating global actions for the common good.
 
Our organization warmly welcomes recommendations for life heroes globally, recognizing efforts, compassion, bravery, and achievements. (Taiwan Chou Ta Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation Global Love of Life Medal recommendation hotline: +886-2-29178770, Fax: +886-2-29178768, Address: 3F, No. 52, Mingde Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan, Website: http://www.ta.org.tw, Email: ta88ms17@gmail.com).
 
Life's Answer—Playing Hope with Love
 
David González Ladrón de Guevara possesses a sweet and friendly voice that feels like a powerful and resonant embrace to those hearing him for the first time. Despite his artistic vocal talents, his true passion lies in playing the piano, a pursuit he began at the age of four.
 
David has represented Mexico in various international piano competitions around the world and has also won medals in sports like swimming and soccer. He has received accolades such as the National Youth Award. Despite facing challenges from Miller Fisher syndrome, which affects muscle control, eye movement, hearing, and limits each hand to four fingers, David has persevered.
 
Since his first performance at the age of one, David has continually demonstrated his talents through various activities he enjoys, breaking stereotypes about disabled individuals in Mexico.
 
In David González Ladrón de Guevara's speeches on "How to Play Hope with Love," accompanied by his father, he passionately explores the world of music every day. He has also authored a book sharing his life experiences.
 
What is David Gonzalez's attitude towards classical music?
 
At the age of four, David González Ladrón de Guevara began his first encounter with music with his aunt Rocío. She was a children's piano teacher who gave him his first piano lesson. In a household where everyone played instruments or sang, he expressed his desire to join in and make music together.

David started taking lessons with his aunt Rocío, participating in both individual and group classes. She was the first influential teacher after his father, who initially thought he wouldn't be able to do it due to physical limitations. For instance, he couldn't extend his fingers on his right hand.

David González Ladrón de Guevara's left hand can't extend two fingers, but they started focusing on what he could do. This is how he mastered hand movements and played fast-paced music in a completely different way than usual. Because of this, his originality in playing the piano has been recognized worldwide. This is a very good thing.
 
Besides the piano, is David González Ladrón de Guevara exploring other instruments or activities?

Currently, David González Ladrón de Guevara is composing music. During the pandemic, he picked up drums, guitar, and bass. This is his path of development as a musician.
 
Apart from classical music, what genres or artists does David González Ladrón de Guevara enjoy listening to?

David González Ladrón de Guevara doesn't have a favorite artist; he listens to anything related to music. He enjoys pop music, electronic music, and a bit of reggae. He truly loves various kinds of music.

Does David González Ladrón de Guevara also dance?

Yes, as long as it's not too vigorous, dancing serves as his alternative fitness activity.
 
During David González Ladrón de Guevara's travels around the world, has he encountered any musicians who have inspired him?
 
There was a violinist who played the violin with one hand. At a festival for disabled pianists, he met Kanae Iwasaki, known as Japan's one-fingered piano angel, who received the 24th Global Love of Life Medal from Taiwan's Zhou Da Guan Cultural and Educational Foundation. She plays the piano with one finger. In her sharing, she mentioned that she needs help with everything, but the one thing she can do on her own is play the piano.
 
When Kanae Iwasaki was diagnosed with periventricular leukomalacia due to premature birth, which led to delayed development of related organs and other sequelae, her mother, Junko Iwasaki, cried every night from the day she was told. They felt there was no way out and no hope for their future until a nurse visited them with a poem, giving them a glimmer of hope:

HEAVEN'S VERY SPECIAL CHILD

A meeting was held quite far from Earth!

It's time again for another birth.

Said the Angels to the LORD above,

This Special Child will need much love.

His progress may be very slow,

Accomplishments he may not show.

And he'll require extra care

From the folks he meets down there.

He may not run or laugh or play,

His thoughts may seem quite far away,

In many ways he won't adapt,

And he'll be known as handicapped.

So let's be careful where he's sent,

We want his life to be content.

Please LORD, find the parents who

Will do a special job for you.

They will not realize right away

The leading role they're asked to play,

But with this child sent from above

Comes stronger faith and richer love.

And soon they'll know the privilege given

In caring for their gift from Heaven.

Their precious charge, so meek and mild,

Is HEAVEN'S VERY SPECIAL CHILD.

by Edna Massiomilla
 
The poem describes the child as coming from heaven. They may not be able to run, laugh, play, or even think in conventional ways, and in many ways may not fit in, so they are to be loved and their life enriched because they are a very special child from heaven.
 
Reflecting on her initial dreams, Kanae Iwasaki's mother, Junko Iwasaki, smiled and said, "Because of taking care of Kanae, who has physical and mental disabilities, I gave up my own dreams. But unexpectedly, through her, both of us have become a bridge of love and music between our country and the world, witnessing that she is a gift from heaven."
 
Watching Kanae Iwasaki play the piano is an experience. She also performs with her mother, a pianist, just like David González Ladrón de Guevara performs with his father. They are both pianists and teachers.

In other interviews, there were many questions about David González Ladrón de Guevara's favorite works. Does his answer still say it's one he created with his father?

David Gonzalez's current favorite work is one of his own compositions. He can't specify which one exactly, but his three piano pieces "Hymn of Hope," "Saber Beloved," and "Unbreakable" have all become world-renowned classics. Everyone has their own story, and during his cross-continental charity performances, he particularly enjoys conveying messages through his own compositions.
 
If David Gonzalez could choose any other profession and knew he wouldn't fail, would he choose one?

David Gonzalez would stick with music and sports without a doubt. These are the two passions he holds most dear in his life. Specifically, music can change people's lives and affect humanity in some way.

As it is widely known, Mexico is a country that typically allocates little funding for disabled sports, music, and education. If David Gonzalez had the opportunity to create an institute with unlimited funding for any or all of these reasons, what would it be called?

David Gonzalez is currently improvising, and he's also perpetually artistic and focused on human development, as well as some sports. His lifelong ambition is to create the Art, Sports, and Human Development Center.

What will the center do?

David Gonzalez will teach music, painting, and drama classes. There will be areas for young people to engage in sports, including playing table tennis. Another area will focus on recognizing inherent talents: encouraging adaptive
development of self-potential, along with courses in psychology and career planning. It will also cover subjects not typically taught in schools: finance, entrepreneurship, adventure, reading, marriage, etc.

David Gonzalez is a member of the Global Outstanding Youth Community. What are three messages he wants to share with others?
The most fundamental point is to do what you love in life. So, research and delve into everything you genuinely enjoy. Find your areas of opportunity. And enjoy the process, maintaining a learning attitude. During this global pandemic, it's important to be flexible and learn how to adapt.

If David Gonzalez only needed to write one lesson and knew everyone would read it, what would he write?

He would likely write: "Focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot. This way, everyone can achieve their dreams." Another possibility could be: "Hope and love can make everyone unbreakable." Or perhaps: "The world can change through hope and love, and each person can become hope for another."

David Gonzalez just said that the arrival of the epidemic is to change all of them and force them to adapt. From a musical standpoint, if this pandemic were a piece of music, what would it produce?

David Gonzalez will have everything. This epidemic has brought very bad times, but also moments of reflection, introspection, growth, and opportunity. A work must be created with the following name: Covid-19.

In such a changeable time, and in a world with such a big epidemic, what is the role of classical music? Can listening to classical music change the world?

At least in Mexico, everyone really needs more exposure to classical music. Also from classical music to the people. Many times, people think that classical music is a distant thing in the world of internet flooding.

In terms of general music, everyone must focus on content and the content they are listening to, rather than just genres. Also to see if this will allow everyone to undergo deep introspection or reflection. Even in the reggae music genre, there are works that discuss love, family, nature, and the same thing in any genre.

For different worlds, different people must, but they must start changing it from themselves.

Where does the world change start?

It's the same part. People have a lot of ignorance on this topic, although in Mexico, David Gonzalez saw many improvements from childhood to now, and inclusiveness is greater. This is the way he mentioned in the global crossing performance.

Before, people with disabilities did not get their own place, and now everyone has more positions and more acceptance. Human civilization has evolved to this point, it is a process, but Bigjia must continue to talk about this topic. As he said, change starts with yourself.

Revelation of the Sunstone

David Gonzalez is very admired—Mexican Nobel Prize in Literature winner Octavio Paz, and in 1790 he found the Aztec round stone calendar in Mexico City Square, creating a 584-line life poem "Sunstone," following the Aztecs dividing the year into 584 days, with the time it takes for Venus to revolve around the sun, the poem has lines that exactly match the calendar days, presenting a cycle, symbol of eternal life, the poet in a circular structure, with combined mythology, reality, memory, thought, dreams in one body, showing the poet's lifelong passion, broad vision, wisdom and rich imagination.

This life poem "Sunstone," the first paragraph and the last paragraph of the full text are the same description, it is David Gonzalez's motto:

A crystal clear weeping willow

A watery black poplar

A tall fountain swaying in the wind

A straight tree dancing gracefully

A winding river moving forward

Back, meandering...

Always able to reach the destination
 
Cross-continental Love Transmission

In October 2009, he participated in the "International Disabled Persons Piano Festival" held in Vancouver, Canada, and won the "Youth Gold Award" in the category for children under 18. At the age of 12, his participation in this international festival was crucial for his development as a pianist, allowing him to interact with pianists from other countries with different disabilities. In this competition, he felt a strong sense of friendship with all participants, turning it into not just a competition but also an opportunity for mutual exchange.
 
On June 27, 2010, he held a charity concert in Chicago, Illinois, USA, for the Miller and Nagler Syndrome Foundation (FNMS). He enjoyed using his God-given musical and piano talents to support other foundations.
 
In August 2010, he and his father had the privilege of touring several cities in Japan. They performed as a duo ensemble called "Piano Duet 4.18," meaning four hands and eighteen fingers. They performed at the Kumamoto Gakuen University in Kumamoto and participated in celebration events in Kyoto, celebrating the sister city relationship between Kyoto and Guadalajara. It was here that he performed one of his simplest works for the first time. They also performed at the Mexican Embassy in Tokyo and in Chiba City.
 
On September 15, 2010, he was invited by the Mayor of Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, to perform piano at the National Day celebrations.
 
On July 31, 2011, he was invited by the National Academy of Fine Arts in Mexico City to perform at the music series event "Youth Concert" at the Miguel Lerdo de Tejada Library.
 
On October 16, 2011, he was invited to perform piano at the "People's Theater" in the Pan American Village for athletes participating in the Pan American Games.
 
November 18, 2011 - He collaborated for the first time with the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orchestra (OSIJUG) and performed piano at Plaza Fundadores in Guadalajara for the disabled Pan American Games.
 
December 6, 2011 - He participated in the orchestral performance of the opera "Birth of a King" at the Diana Theatre in Guadalajara.
 
December 14, 2012 - He had the opportunity to conduct the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orchestra (OSIJUG) at the Guadalajara Expo, as part of the opening ceremonies for the Disability Expo and Senior Citizens.
 
May 31, 2013 - He performed piano alongside the Symphony Orchestra (OSIJUG) at Galerías Hipódromo in Guadalajara, entertaining thousands of students to commemorate International No Smoking Day and promote anti-addiction awareness.
 
November 2013 - He participated again in the "International Disabled Pianists Music Festival," this time held in Vienna, Austria. He won second place in the "Under 18" category and third place in the "Multiple Disabilities" category, competing with participants of all ages.
 
November 17, 2013 - He held a piano concert with the Lirica Nova ensemble at the Musikverein in Vienna.
 
November 21, 2013 - He performed a piano concert with the Lirica Nova ensemble at the Spanish Royal Academy in Rome, Italy.
 
November 24, 2013 - He held a piano concert with the Lirica Nova ensemble in Otterville, Germany, in support of Philippine children's charity.
 
February 12, 2014 - He held a concert at the National Music Academy in Tokyo, Japan.
 
February 15, 2014 - He participated in the winner's concert of the Third Disabled Pianists Music Festival at the "Youth Memorial Center" in Tokyo.
 
April 5, 2014 - He held a concert at the "Expo Pequeños Emprendedores" at the Guadalajara Expo.
 
June 7, 2014 - He held a concert at the Cultural Center in Guadalajara, Guadalope.
 
September 15, 2014 - He held a concert at the Huarez Station (Juárez stop) of the Light Rail in Guadalajara.
 
October 3, 2014 - He held a concert at the Simón Bolívar High School in Guadalajara.
 
October 16, 2014 - He participated as a pianist in the Inclusive Culture Festival held at "La Casa del Periodismo" in Guadalajara.
 
November 10, 2014 - He held a piano concert at the Cultural Center in Tlaltenango, Zacatecas.
 
December 17, 2014 - He and the Lirica Nova ensemble held a concert at the Mexican Embassy in Berlin, Germany.
 
February 5, 2015 - He was invited to conduct a music workshop for fifth-grade students at the Koala Education Center in Guadalajara, showcasing some of his composed piano pieces.
 
April 20, 2015 - He was invited to participate in the 2015 TEDx event at the Moncayo Theater in Guadalajara, where he delivered a speech and performed piano, learning valuable skills in public speaking and information delivery.
  
April 30, 2015 - He held a piano concert at Centro Universitario de los Altos in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
July 5, 2015 - He performed with the 4.18 Piano Duet at the Cultural Center in Guadalajara, Guadalope.
 
July 22, 2015 - He participated in the "Asia and Pan-Pacific International Piano Festival" in Tokyo, Japan, winning two first prizes.
 
July 23, 2015 - He held a piano concert at Fukushima University for a charity event benefiting Nepal.
 
February 24, 2016 - He held a concert at the López Portillo House Museum in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
February 25, 2016 - He performed at the City Museum in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
March 5, 2016 - He participated in the "Sounds of Peace" event at PALCCO Theater in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
March 17, 2016 - He held a concert for students at Nicholas Elementary School in Sacramento, California.
 
March 19, 2016 - He performed a concert with disabled youth from Japan and the United States at Harris Center in Folsom, California.
 
March 20, 2016 - He held a concert at Valley Christian Church in Santa Clara, California.
 
April 27, 2016 - He performed at Torres Bodet Theater in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
July 7, 2016 - He held a concert and lecture at CAED High School in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
April 27, 2017 - He held a concert and lecture for the Ides Forum at Palcco's Moncayo Theater in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
June 3, 2017 - He performed with the Mozart Symphony Orchestra at Palcco's Music Hall in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, for the W.A. Mozart Music Cultural Center anniversary celebration.
 
June 28, 2017 - He held a concert at the Public Library in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
 
June 30, 2017 - He held a concert and masterclass at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
 
July 12, 2017 - He held a concert for the Children's Council for Macro Equality at the Constitución Cultural Center in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
July 25, 2017 - He held a concert for the Treacher Collins Foundation at Palcco's Music Hall in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
October 18, 2017 - He held a concert at the Analco Music School in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, for the Sucede Music Festival.
 
October 19, 2017 - He held a concert at the Santa Cecilia Music School in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, for the Sucede Music Festival.
 
October 20, 2017 - He held a concert at the Flores Magón Music School in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, for the Sucede Music Festival.
 
February 24, 2018 - He held a concert for a peace dialogue event at the International Friendship Center in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
April 15, 2018 - He performed the "Eight-Fingered Piano Concerto," composed by his father specifically for him, for the first time with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra at Degollado Theater in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. This was a unique experience aimed at spreading the message that music is inclusive to all, regardless of limitations.
 
May 12, 2018 - He held a concert and lecture for Rachel's Challenge organization at Metropolitan Park in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
June 7, 2019 - He held a concert at the City Museum in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, with Duet 4.18.
 
June 14, 2019 - He performed with Duet 4.18 at Analco Music School in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
June 21, 2019 - He performed with Duet 4.18 at López Portillo Museum in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
August 26, 2019 - He participated in the International Special Talent Festival concert at the International Friendship Center in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
August 27, 2019 - He participated in the International Special Talent Festival concert at Constitución Cultural Center in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
September 21-23, 2019 - He participated in the Diverso Music Festival held in Bueubla.
 
October 26, 2019 - He performed at the Azularte Music Festival in Atizapán.
 
November 18, 2019 - He participated in the Peace Global Forum held at the International Friendship Center in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
December 1-3, 2019 - He participated in the Unheardnotes International Disabled Pianists Festival in New York City, winning first prize in one category and two second prizes in others.
 
March 27, 2019 - He collaborated with the Zapopan Symphony Orchestra at Constitución Cultural Center in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, performing the "Eight-Fingered Piano Concerto."
 
March 30, 2019 - He participated in the closing ceremony of Rachel's Challenge project at Deportivo de Tlajomulco.
 
April 10, 2019 - He held a lecture-concert at Colegio La Paz in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
April 29, 2019 - He held a concert at Rarámuri School in Chihuahua.
 
May 2, 2019 - He participated in an educational concert at Teatro de los Héroes in Chihuahua.
 
May 3, 2019 - He performed the "Eight-Fingered Piano Concerto" with the Chihuahua State Philharmonic Orchestra at Teatro de los Héroes in Chihuahua.
 
May 26, 2019 - He performed with Lirica Nova at the International Friendship Center in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
May 30, 2019 - He held a lecture-concert at Holiday Inn Hotel in Bahía de Banderas.
 
June 29, 2019 - He performed at the Nager and Miller Syndromes Foundation conference in Provo, Utah, USA.
 
July 12, 2019 - He held a concert with Duet 4.18 at the Cultural Center in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
September 10, 2019 - He participated in the Winners' Concert at Shibuya Youth Center Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
 
September 13, 2019 - He performed with Duet 4.18 at the Embassy of Mexico in Tokyo, Japan.
 
September 15, 2019 - He held a private concert for Otto Ribbon in Nerima City, Japan, with some Japanese friends.
 
October 20, 2019 - He participated in the Cancún International Music Festival at the Planetarium of Cancún.
 
October 22, 2019 - He performed with Duet 4.18 at CRIT in Cancún.
 
October 22, 2019 - He performed with Duet 4.18 at the Caribbean University in Cancún.
 
October 25, 2019 - He performed with Duet 4.18 at Amarte Music Festival in Mahahual, Cancún.
 
November 13, 2019 - He performed with Duet 4.18 at CIRIAC in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
 
November 22, 2019 - He held a lecture-concert at Cbtis 246 High School in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.

December 3, 2019  - He held a music concert at CUCS, University of Guadalajara, for Disability Day in Guadalajara.

December 18, 2019  - He held a music concert for students and parents at School #56 in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga.

December 20, 2019  - He held a music concert at the Teachers' Meeting of School #56 in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga.

June 10, 2020 - He participated in an online meeting with the VSARTS team after receiving the Young International Soloist Award.

July 2, 2020 - He performed in an online concert with Lírica Nova Hamburg-Mexico.

December 3, 2020 - He organized an art and disability music concert at Constitución Cultural Center in Zapopan, which was streamed live online.

March 6, 2021 - They recorded promotional videos for three pieces at Teatro Degollado.

June 26, 2021 - He participated and won first place in an online talent show for special children.

October 10, 2021 - He held an inspiring lecture-concert for NAEA A.C. in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga.

October 22, 2021 - He performed with the music group Lírica Nova in Tepic, Nayarit, organized by the Rotary Club.

October 28, 2021 - They held a concert with Lírica Nova at Plaza del Árbol in Zapopan, Jalisco.

October 29, 2021 - He was invited via Zoom to participate in a teacher dialogue from Colombia.

November 10, 2021 - They held a concert with the 4.18 Duo at Sacra Music School in Guadalajara.

December 14, 2021 - They organized a Christmas music concert with Lírica Nova at Atlas Colomos Club's conservation area.

January 24-26, 2022 - He recorded videos with them at the Jalisco OFJ Theater for the production of a documentary about his life.
 
March 8, 2023 - He held a concert for the Empowered Women Association in Zapopan to celebrate International Women's Day.
 
April 1, 2023 - They recorded videos with Lírica Nova at Teatro Degollado.
 
May 18, 2023 - He held a lecture-concert at Atlas Chapalita Club.
 
September 23, 2023 - He conducted a lecture-concert at the Habitat Learning educational community in Guadalajara.
 
December 12, 2023 - He held a concert with Aptitude Dance at Teatro Degollado to commemorate Disability Day.
 
March 27, 2023 - He held a concert and lecture at Niño Artillero Elementary School in Zapopan, Jalisco.
 
February 28-29, 2008 - He participated in the Fourth International Family Conference in Jalisco and received recognition.
 
April 18, 2008 - He participated in the Children's Rights Promotion Event in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and received recognition.
 
August 2009 - He performed a piano duet with his father at the International Disabled Pianists Festival in Vancouver, Canada, receiving original medals and certificates.
 
In the International Disabled Pianists Competition in Vancouver, he won first place in the under-18 category and received medals and certificates.
 
December 3, 2009 - He received recognition from former Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Tsutomu Hata at the "Akasaka Civic Center" in Tokyo, Japan, during a concert with award winners, and he was awarded a certificate. For results, please visit the website www.cipfd.com.
 
May 2010 - He participated in and received a certificate at the Second International Disability Conference Cultural Festival held in Guadalajara City.
 
2010 - Awarded the 2010 Medal and Certificate of Excellence by the Jalisco Geographic and Statistical Outstanding Association, recognizing his contributions as an outstanding citizen.
 
October 2010 - Awarded the Music Participation Certificate by Instituto Laguense in Lagos de Moreno.
 
December 2010 - Awarded a trophy at the Western CRIT's 10th Anniversary Celebration.
 
December 2010 - Awarded a trophy by Freire A.C. in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Chapala City.
 
December 15, 2010 - Received the State Medal and Certificate in the Youth Cultural Field from the Governor of Jalisco.
 
November 14-16, 2013 - At the Third Disabled Pianists Festival in Vienna, Austria, he achieved second place in the under-18 category and third place in the multiple disabilities category, receiving certificates and medals.
 
November 20, 2013 - Received the National Youth Award Medal and Medal from the President at the National Youth Awards Ceremony in Mexico City in the field of disabilities and integration.
 
July 22, 2015 - At the Asia-Pacific International Music Festival in Tokyo, Japan, he received two first-place medals.
 
June 30, 2017 - The City Council of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, awarded him a certificate for his contributions and innovation in the field of music for persons with disabilities.
 
August 26, 2018 - Awarded a certificate at the First Special Talent Festival held in Guadalajara.
 
October 2018 - Received a certificate as a keynote speaker at the "Made in Mexico" Creative Awards Ceremony held at UNIVA in Zapopan.
 
October 2018 - Received a certificate at the Azularte Art and Inclusion Festival held in Atizapán de Zaragoza Edo. From Mexico.
 
November 16-18, 2018 - Received a certificate at the "Global Peace Culture Forum" held in Guadalajara.
 
December 1-3, 2018 - Won second place (Silver Award) at the 2018 Unheard Notes Piano Competition held in New York, USA, and received a certificate.
 
March 2019 - Received a certificate at Reacción GDL: Interclubs Art Activities organized by Rachel's Challenge Mexico.
 
April 24, 2019 - Received a certificate of Creative Award nomination at Jalisco Talent Land.
 
May 30, 2019 - Received a certificate at the meeting concert at Ugarte School in B.C.S. San José del Cabo.
 
July 12, 2019 - He collaborated with Pianistic Duet 4.18 at the 10th Cultural Revolution held in Valle de Guadalupe, Jalisco, and received a certificate.
 
October 17, 2019 - Awarded the Commitment Certificate and Trophy for Mexican Art and Cultural Development by the Best Practices Research Institute of Mexico.
 
November 13, 2019 - He received a certificate at the concert organized by CIRIAC in Zapopan for children, adolescents, and adults with cerebral palsy.
 
November 23, 2019 - Received the Guest Speaker certificate at the student meeting of CBTIS 246 in Zapopan, Jalisco.
 
December 3, 2019 - He collaborated with Piano Duet 4.18 at the International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemorative concert held at the University of Guadalajara CUCS, and received a certificate.
 
July 2020 - Recognized with the "VSA International Young Soloists Award" by the Kennedy Center's VSA Arts in Washington, D.C.
 
Due to the pandemic, David Gonzalez was unable to personally accept this award and received it through mail instead.
 
David Gonzalez is currently dedicated to composing and organizing inspirational lecture-concerts. He is a member of "Piano Duet 4.18" and the music group "Lirica Nova". He enjoys using his performances to convey messages of hope and acceptance, seeing music as a tool to touch hearts and share information.
 
David Gonzalez likes to focus on what he can do, overcoming limitations, and sharing his experiences with others. He understands that everything he has achieved is thanks to the support and acceptance of many, acknowledging their dedication and love.