COMMISSIONS & COLLABORATIONS
Composition, arrangement, orchestration, music direction, and large ensemble projects developed for orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz orchestras, solo artists, festivals, recordings, universities, and interdisciplinary artistic productions.
ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS
I collaborate with orchestras, ensembles, solo artists, festivals, universities, and cultural organizations through commissioned compositions, arrangements, orchestration, music direction, recording projects, and large ensemble productions.
My work has been developed across a wide range of musical environments involving symphony orchestras, jazz orchestras, chamber ensembles, Brazilian music projects, recording sessions, live performances, educational institutions, festivals, and interdisciplinary productions throughout Brazil, the United States, Canada, and Europe.
These collaborations frequently bring together orchestral writing, Brazilian musical traditions, jazz language, improvisation, chamber music interaction, and contemporary large ensemble practices, adapting to the artistic goals and realities of each project.
AREAS OF WORK
I am available for selected collaborations involving:
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commissioned compositions
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orchestral arrangements
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jazz orchestra and big band writing
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chamber orchestra projects
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Brazilian music with orchestra
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music direction
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orchestration
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ensemble development
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recording productions
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interdisciplinary performances
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festival productions
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educational and university collaborations
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hybrid ensemble projects
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large ensemble rehearsals and artistic preparation
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film scoring
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music for media
ARTISTIC APPROACH
My work as a composer, arranger, orchestrator, and music director is centered around collaborative artistic environments where orchestration, improvisation, rhythm, ensemble interaction, and contemporary musical production operate together as part of an integrated creative process.
Rather than approaching composition and arrangement as isolated technical activities, my projects are usually developed through close collaboration with performers, orchestras, improvisers, producers, conductors, and artistic institutions.
A significant part of this work involves adapting musical language to different ensemble realities while preserving artistic coherence, rhythmic identity, orchestral clarity, and space for ensemble interaction.
This includes projects ranging from chamber orchestra settings and jazz symphonic productions to Brazilian music collaborations, contemporary large ensemble writing, recording sessions, and interdisciplinary artistic performances.
REPRESENTATIVE COLLABORATIONS & COMMISSIONS
ORCHESTRAS & LARGE ENSEMBLES
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Campinas Symphony Orchestra (Brazil)
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Brasil Jazz Sinfônica
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Metropole Orkest (Netherlands)
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Costa Rica National Orchestra
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Symphony of the Americas
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Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
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Frost Concert Jazz Band
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Frost Studio Jazz Band
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Gene Harris Jazz Festival Orchestra
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UNICAMP Symphony Orchestra
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Orquestra Sinfônica de Guarulhos
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Monsoon Brass
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Henry Mancini Institute String Orchestra
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Henry Mancini Institute Chamber Orchestra
ARTISTS & SOLOISTS
Collaborations include projects involving artists such as:
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Chick Corea
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Terence Blanchard
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Gregory Porter
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Brad Mehldau
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Romero Lubambo
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Ivan Lins
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João Bosco
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Hamilton de Holanda
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Ana Carolina
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Diogo Nogueira
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Mart’nália
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Zélia Duncan
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Bruce Hornsby
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John Secada
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Steve Miller
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Rogério Boccato
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John Raymond
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Svet Stoyanov
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Toninho Ferragutti
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Edu Ribeiro
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Paulo Braga
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Nicolas Krassik
REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSIONED WORKS
ORCHESTRAL & JAZZ SYMPHONIC PROJECTS
2025 - Hamilton de Holanda & Campinas Symphony Orchestra
Music direction, orchestral collaboration, and symphonic Brazilian music production.
2024 - João Bosco & Campinas Symphony Orchestra
Music direction, orchestral collaboration, and symphonic Brazilian music production.
2024 - Festival de Música Contemporânea Brasileira
Music direction for contemporary orchestral and large ensemble concert productions.
2021 - Orquestra Sinfônica de Guarulhos
Arrangements of Stormy Weather, All the Things You Are, Take the A Train, and It’s Oh So Quiet.
2020-2026 - Brasil Jazz Sinfônica / TV Cultura
Arrangements and orchestral productions involving artists including Ivan Lins, Mart’nália, Zélia Duncan, Ana Carolina, and Diogo Nogueira for televised jazz symphonic performances and broadcasts.
2019 - Campinas Symphony Orchestra
Original compositions, arrangements, orchestrations, and music direction for a full symphonic concert.
2019 - Gene Harris Jazz Festival Orchestra
Original compositions and arrangements for festival large ensemble performances.
2016 - Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (Los Angeles)
Commissioned composition: Trickster.
2015 - Costa Rica National Orchestra
Arrangement of Cita Concertante.
2014 - Metropole Orkest
Arrangements including Sponge and collaborations involving Gregory Porter.
2014 - Campinas Symphony Orchestra
Original composition: Cenas Quiméricas.
2013 - Costa Rica National Orchestra
Abertura Jobiniana and arrangements of Passarim and Chovendo na Roseira.
2013 - Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
Spanish Suite featuring Chick Corea, Terence Blanchard, and Eric Owens.
CHAMBER & HYBRID ENSEMBLE PROJECTS
2019 - Romero Lubambo Chamber Orchestra Project (Jazz at Lincoln Center)
Arrangements and orchestral collaboration for the live recording project Romero Lubambo & Rafael Piccolotto Chamber Orchestra Live at Dizzy’s.
2017 - Fleurine Mehldau Recording Project
Arrangements for Ruby and My King featuring Brad Mehldau.
2014 - Svet Stoyanov Bulgarian Trio
Original composition Especiarias Búlgaras, premiered at Carnegie Hall.
2014 - Henry Mancini Institute String Quartet
Original composition: Das Danças em Cordas.
2014 - Collaborative Composition Initiative (CCI Award)
Original chamber work Two Sides for piano duet.
2013 - CCI Award
Miami Sketches for tuba quartet.
BRAZILIAN MUSIC & LARGE ENSEMBLE PROJECTS
A significant part of my commissioned work also involves Brazilian music projects developed for orchestra, chamber ensembles, jazz orchestra, and hybrid ensemble settings.
These projects include orchestral tributes, Brazilian popular music with orchestra, contemporary instrumental music, chamber orchestra collaborations, and large ensemble productions integrating Brazilian rhythmic language with orchestral and improvisational practices.
RECORDING & PRODUCTION COLLABORATIONS
My work also includes collaborations involving recording sessions, live recordings, audiovisual productions, concert broadcasts, and large ensemble studio productions.
Selected collaborations include projects connected to:
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PBS broadcasts
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TV Cultura productions
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Jazz at Lincoln Center livestreams
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orchestral recording sessions
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contemporary Brazilian music productions
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hybrid chamber orchestra recordings
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large ensemble audiovisual productions
WORKING PROCESS
Every collaboration begins with the artistic goals of the people and institutions involved.
Some projects require the creation of a new composition. Others involve arrangements, orchestration, music direction, rehearsal preparation, recording production, educational activities, or broader artistic coordination. The specific process varies according to the needs of each project, ensemble, and performance environment.
My role may include composition, arrangement, orchestration, score preparation, rehearsal planning, artistic direction, conducting, recording supervision, and collaborative development with soloists, ensembles, producers, and institutions.
Rather than applying a fixed model to every project, I approach each collaboration as a unique artistic process shaped by its musical objectives, available resources, performers, and creative context.
COMMISSIONING NEW WORKS
I am available for selected collaborations involving:
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orchestras
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chamber ensembles
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jazz orchestras and big bands
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solo artists
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festivals
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universities
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cultural institutions
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recording productions
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interdisciplinary artistic projects
Whether developing a new composition, orchestral arrangement, educational residency, recording project, or large ensemble collaboration, I approach each commission as a collaborative artistic process built around the goals, resources, and creative vision of the people involved.
If you are interested in commissioning a new work or discussing a potential collaboration, please get in touch.
