Marcelo Soares

Professional violinist with more than 30 years of experience in concert music, working as a soloist, orchestral musician, concertmaster (spalla) and chamber musician. Over his career he has taken part in performances and international tours in major concert halls, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam; the Musikverein in Vienna; the Philharmonie in Berlin; and the BBC Proms in London.

He was a member of the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (OSESP) for seven years, a period in which he developed extensive experience in symphonic repertoire, artistic collaboration and high-level orchestral performance. His trajectory includes collaborations with internationally renowned conductors such as Kurt Masur, Marin Alsop, Thierry Fischer and John Nelson.

His professional experience spans musical leadership, repertoire preparation, collaborative work and playing in different formations, consolidating a career that integrates instrumental excellence, artistic versatility and international experience.

Violin teacher and music educator with experience in higher education, in the training of young musicians and in preparing instrumentalists for auditions, competitions and university selection processes. He serves as Adjunct Faculty at Azusa Pacific University (APU), in California, United States, contributing to the artistic and academic development of music students in an American university environment.

His teaching experience includes violin performance instruction at the University of São Paulo (USP), as well as experience teaching chamber music and developing the technique and interpretation of violinists at different stages of their training.

He is the founder and director of Soares Music Studio, where he develops pedagogical work focused on building solid technical foundations, student autonomy and strategic preparation for competitions, orchestral auditions and academic opportunities, including scholarships.

His approach integrates the tradition of the classical instrumental school with contemporary strategies for planning and organising study, focused on the consistent development of technique, musicianship and performance.