Junior and Senior Session

BM, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Brazil

MM & PPC, Lynn University

GD, New England Conservatory

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Joined LMC Faculty in 2018

Share with us some of your professional accomplishments

As a collaborative pianist, I had the privilege to perform through some of the major halls with diverse ensembles, duos, and chamber groups. I’ve played with NEC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir at Jordan Hall, Palm Beach Opera at the Kravis Center, Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra at Sydney and Bern Davis Arts Center, Golden Rule Ensemble (Elmar Oliveira as soloist) at Lynn University, Lynn University Theatre Department at Liberty Hall Theatre - Ireland, São Paulo Academic Orchestra at Ibirapuera Park Auditorium - Brazil, São Paulo City Choir at Sala São Paulo - Brazil. Duos and chamber groups at Steinway Piano Gallery - Boca Raton, Bonnet House Concerts - Fl, Centro Cultural São Paulo - Brazil, Museu da Casa Brasileira, and Museu Brasileiro de Escultura - Brazil, to name a few.

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I have also worked from 2005 to 2015 as collaborative pianist at several music festivals and instrumental, vocal, and conducting studios with renowned faculty in my home country, Brazil, playing for daily classes and lessons, weekly recitals and concerts. From 2016-2018 I worked extensively with NEC Preparatory School and Continuing Education Program in their weekly lessons, rehearsals and recitals.

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Playing with choirs is also a passion of mine and I’ve work with many different choruses since 2001. While in Florida, I rehearsed and helped in the preparation for the Music Performance Assessment (MPA) and the fall and spring concert of many choruses. In Brazil, I worked as pianist and section leader of São Paulo City Choir.

What excites you about Luzerne Music Center?

Having participated myself in both national and international music festivals, I remember how much I learned and enjoyed participating in it. Being immersed in these diverse and beautiful places, surrounded by excellent musicians and faculty, making friendship with people from all over the world, listening to weekly concerts, and classes made me grow not only as a musician but also as a person.

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Luzerne offers this amazing experience, with a unique and warm community that makes us feel like we’re all a big family. I’m always excited to go to Luzerne, to see and work with the students and faculty, see the student’s growth, and be part of this amazing community, all while enjoying the beautiful setting of the Adirondacks.

What can campers expect to learn working with you this summer?

I have always loved to collaborate with musicians and students because of the experience of sharing, making, and creating music together. I hope to help campers find that love in making music together too. In the rehearsals I strive for them to learn how to open their minds and ears, how to better understand the music as a whole when you’re playing in a duo or chamber setting, how to communicate with their collaborator or ensemble, how to create with their own particular voice, a unique interpretation of the music they are studying, and how to convey that to the audience. My goal is also to support, guide, and inspire the campers, helping them to grow in every sense.

Senior Session

MM, Manhattan School of Music

DMA, Manhattan School of Music

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Joined LMC Faculty in 2026

Share with us some of your professional accomplishments

I recently received my Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance from Manhattan School of Music. During my time there, I taught group piano courses, led masterclasses, and served as a teaching assistant. I was also honored with the Solomon Mikowsky Contemporary Piano Music Award. As a collaborative pianist and contemporary music specialist, I have performed extensively throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, guest artist, and lecturer. My recent engagements include guest artist residencies at Indiana State University, Bowling Green State University, and the University of Florida; performances at the University of Pennsylvania, Cortona Sessions for New Music, and SinusTon in Germany; and participation in the North American premiere of Georg Friedrich Haas’s 11,000 Strings alongside Klangforum Wien at the Park Avenue Armory.

Collaboration has been at the center of my career. I am the pianist of Apply Triangle, a New York-based electroacoustic ensemble dedicated to developing and performing new works. Through my work with Apply Triangle and other ensembles, I have collaborated with dozens of composers and participated in numerous world premieres, recordings, and interdisciplinary projects. In 2024, Apply Triangle released Oxalis Triangularis, a three-volume album featuring thirty-three newly commissioned electroacoustic works by composers from around the world. More recently, I co-organized and produced Magical Garden, a collaborative multimedia concert presented by Apply Triangle and Chaospace featuring six works, including five world premieres. I am also the creator and artistic director of imUnsure, a multidisciplinary piano project featuring newly commissioned works by diasporic East Asian women composers.

My work has been recognized through grants, awards, and residencies from organizations including Chamber Music America, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Houston Arts Alliance, New Music USA, Cortona Sessions for New Music, and Manhattan School of Music. Recent honors include the Solomon Mikowsky Contemporary Piano Music Award, Gold Prize at the Singapore International Music Competition, and selection as a New Music USA Creator Fund Finalist. Alongside my performing career, I remain passionate about teaching and mentoring musicians of all ages and helping them develop confidence, curiosity, and collaborative skills

What excites you about Luzerne Music Center?

Some of my most rewarding musical experiences have taken place at festivals, residencies, and creative intensives, including Creative Dialogue IX, Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival, Nief-Norf Summer Festival, Cortona Sessions for New Music, and Avaloch Farm Music Institute. These experiences helped me grow as a musician while introducing me to important collaborators, inspiring mentors, and unforgettable performances that continue to influence my work today. Because these opportunities had such a profound impact on my own development, I am excited about the chance to give back by joining and encouraging the next generation of musicians at Luzerne Music Center. I am especially inspired by the opportunity to work alongside many outstanding faculty members and mentors while helping create meaningful musical experiences and connections that can last far beyond a single summer.

What can campers expect to learn working with you this summer?

Campers can expect a supportive and collaborative learning environment where curiosity, communication, and musical expression are encouraged. As a collaborative pianist, I believe that great music-making begins with listening—both to ourselves and to those around us. Whether we are working on solo repertoire, chamber music, or performance preparation, I hope to help students develop stronger listening skills, rhythmic awareness, effective practice habits, and a deeper understanding of musical collaboration. Most importantly, I want students to feel confident exploring new ideas, asking questions, and discovering their own artistic voice while enjoying the process of making music together.