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Ricardo Ferreira, Violin
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil Ricardo Ferreira started studying music at age four at Liberdade Baptist Church. He attended several music festivals in Brazil including Itu, Brasilia and Pocos de Caldas where he played in masterclasses for Erick Friedman, Boris Belkin and Lyndon Taylor. Former concertmaster of Sao Paulo State School Strings Orchestra, Sao Paulo University Chamber Orchestra and Callis Camerata he was prizewinner of the First National Competition for Young Interpreters of Brazilian Music. Solo appearances with Antunes Chamber Orchestra.
After earning a Bachelor of Music degree from Sao Paulo State University where he studied with Dr. Luiz Amato, he is now pursuing a Master's degree in violin performance at DePaul University under Prof. Olga Kaler.
