Sergio Monteiro
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Sergio Monteiro is a Brazilian pianist.
He began studying the piano at the age of 4 and went on to work under the guidance of Myrian Dauelsberg at the National Music School of Rio de Janeiro
, where he completed the Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
. In 2000, he was awarded a scholarship by the Ministry of Culture to study at the Eastman School of Music
in the U.S., where he worked on his Doctor of Musical Arts
under Nelita True. In 2003, he won first Prize at the Martha Argerich
International Piano competition in Buenos Aires
and was invited to play with the Buenos Aires Philarmonic conducted by Charles Dutoit
at the Colon Theatre
, which launched his international career.
Following the competition, he was selected as one of the five pianists to participate at the International Academy of Piano, in lake Como
, Italy, where he had the chance to work closely with teachers such as Claude Frank
, Fou Ts'ong
and Andreas Staier. During the years in Europe, he played at the Philarmonie
and the Konzerthaus
, in Berlin, Sala Palestrina, in Rome, Sibelius Academy
, in Finland, at the Kremlin, etc.
In the Fall of 2009 he was appointed Head of the Piano Department at the Wanda Bass School of Music, Oklahoma City University
, U.S., an All-Steinway School.
An energetic champion of Brazilian music
, Sergio Monteiro has been honored by many composers with invitations to give premieres of original compositions dedicated to him.
Said pianist Martha Argerich, "Sergio Monteiro is an artist with extraordinary creativity and energy. When he starts playing, music comes to life. His love for music is very strong and passionate and music loves him in return. His pianism is brilliant, extremely generous, inspired and particularly interesting. I strongly recommend him and I am looking forward to hearing him play again and again. It is pure joy and very stimulating".
He began studying the piano at the age of 4 and went on to work under the guidance of Myrian Dauelsberg at the National Music School of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, where he completed the Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
. In 2000, he was awarded a scholarship by the Ministry of Culture to study at the Eastman School of Music
Eastman School of Music
The Eastman School of Music is a music conservatory located in Rochester, New York. The Eastman School is a professional school within the University of Rochester...
in the U.S., where he worked on his Doctor of Musical Arts
Doctor of Musical Arts
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is a doctoral academic degree in music. The D.M.A. combines advanced studies in an applied area of specialization with graduate-level academic study in subjects such as music history, music theory, or music pedagogy. The D.M.A...
under Nelita True. In 2003, he won first Prize at the Martha Argerich
Martha Argerich
Martha Argerich is an Argentine pianist.-Early life:Argerich was born in Buenos Aires and started playing the piano at age three...
International Piano competition in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
and was invited to play with the Buenos Aires Philarmonic conducted by Charles Dutoit
Charles Dutoit
Charles Édouard Dutoit, is a Swiss conductor, particularly noted for his interpretations of French and Russian 20th century music...
at the Colon Theatre
Colón Theater
To Redirect to homonymous theatre in Bogotá see Teatro de Cristobal ColónThe Teatro Colón is the main opera house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, acoustically considered to be amongst the five best concert venues in the world.The present Colón replaced an original theatre which opened in 1857...
, which launched his international career.
Following the competition, he was selected as one of the five pianists to participate at the International Academy of Piano, in lake Como
Lake Como
Lake Como is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 km², making it the third largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore...
, Italy, where he had the chance to work closely with teachers such as Claude Frank
Claude Frank
Claude Frank is a German-born, American Jewish pianist whose career has included appearances with highly reputed orchestras, at major festivals, and in major recital halls around the world...
, Fou Ts'ong
Fou Ts'ong
Fou Ts'ong is a Chinese pianist.Born in Shanghai to a family of intellectuals , Fou first studied piano with Mario Paci, the Italian founder of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra...
and Andreas Staier. During the years in Europe, he played at the Philarmonie
Berliner Philharmonie
The Berliner Philharmonie is a concert hall in Berlin, Germany. Home to the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the building is acclaimed for both its acoustics and its architecture....
and the Konzerthaus
Konzerthaus Berlin
The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall situated on the Gendarmenmarkt square in the central Mitte district of Berlin housing the German orchestra Konzerthausorchester Berlin...
, in Berlin, Sala Palestrina, in Rome, Sibelius Academy
Sibelius Academy
The Sibelius Academy is a university-level music school which operates in Helsinki and Kuopio, Finland. It also has an adult education centre in Järvenpää and a training centre in Seinäjoki. The Academy is the only music university in Finland. It is among the biggest European music universities...
, in Finland, at the Kremlin, etc.
In the Fall of 2009 he was appointed Head of the Piano Department at the Wanda Bass School of Music, Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City University, often referred to as OCU, is a coeducational, urban, private university historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church...
, U.S., an All-Steinway School.
An energetic champion of Brazilian music
Music of Brazil
The music of Brazil encompasses various regional music styles influenced by African, European and Amerindian forms. After 500 years of history, Brazilian music developed some unique and original styles such as samba, zouk-lambada, lambada, choro, bossa nova, frevo, maracatu, MPB, sertanejo,...
, Sergio Monteiro has been honored by many composers with invitations to give premieres of original compositions dedicated to him.
Said pianist Martha Argerich, "Sergio Monteiro is an artist with extraordinary creativity and energy. When he starts playing, music comes to life. His love for music is very strong and passionate and music loves him in return. His pianism is brilliant, extremely generous, inspired and particularly interesting. I strongly recommend him and I am looking forward to hearing him play again and again. It is pure joy and very stimulating".