Ervino Rieger

Brazilian-born pianist Ervino Rieger had his debut with orchestra with the Montevideo Philharomonic Orchestra in Uruguay with the renowned conductor Ligia Amadio. In addition, he has been working with prominent Latin-American conductors such as Silvio Viegas, Emiliano Patarra, and Martin Garcia.

Ervino was the 1st prize winner at the WPTA Portugal International Competition, as well as the Young Soloists Competition of the GRU Symphony and Botucatu Symphony orchestras. 

He is also the artistic director of a concert series in his home state where he brings classical music to country towns. He has collaborated with violin and voice on many programs, and recently took part in a concert series at the Ling Institute and Vermelhos Festival.

Ervino is now pursuing his master's degree at the New England Conservatory, studying with Meng-Chieh Liu. In Brazil, he studied with Eduardo Monteiro and received his bachelor's degree with Ney Fialkow.

Ervino's philosophy as a teacher is all about helping students find the joy in music, and playing in with natural, pleasant technique.