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Sergio Monteiro

Sergio Monteiro has established himself as a prominent figure in the classical music world, with a focus on the piano repertoire. Born in Brazil, Monteiro's ascent in the realm of classical performance flourished after his win at the prestigious Orleans Competition in France, marking him out early on as a pianist of remarkable skill and interpretative ability. He possesses a rich academic background, having studied at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and in the United States, where his talent continued to be honed and recognized.

Monteiro's discography reflects his deep engagement with a breadth of composers and styles. His recent projects include the monumental task of recording the complete piano works of Louis Vierne, an early 20th-century French organist and composer, whose oeuvre has only recently begun to capture the attention it deserves. Volumes 1 and 2 of Vierne's complete piano works showcase Monteiro's affinity for the French romantic and post-romantic aesthetic. Alongside these, his profound explorations of Domenico Scarlatti's keyboard sonatas—of which he has completed multiple volumes, including volumes 18 and 23—demonstrate his versatility and commitment to both the well-known and the obscure. Monteiro's contributions to the extensive 'Liszt Complete Piano Music' series with his recordings of symphonic poem transcriptions further diversify his reputation, placing him solidly within the pantheon of contemporary interpreters of Liszt's titanic pianistic legacy. His recording of Henrique Oswald's works speaks to his Brazilian roots and his dedication to bringing wider attention to the music of his homeland. Within the international classical music community, Sergio Monteiro's growing discography and distinguished performances earmark him as a pianist of considerable interpretive depth and technical prowess.

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