CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Artistic Director and Chief Conductor at the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra (Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá), Bogotá, Colombia.
EDUCATION
Master Degree in Arts, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (State University of Campinas), São Paulo, 1994
Programme of Thesis Dissertation: “Hans-Joachim Koellreutter and the relativistic aesthetics of the inaccurate and paradoxical”
Guidance by: Prof. Dr. José Antônio Rezende de Almeida Prado
Course: “Master Degree in Arts”
Graduate studies in Conducting at Faculdade de Música (College of Music), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (State University of Campinas), 1991
Degree in “Bachelor of Conducting”
Graduate studies in Engineering at Escola Politécnica de Engenharia (Polytechnic College of Engineering), Universidade Estadual de São Paulo (State University of São Paulo), 1986
Degree in “Production Engineering”
MUSICAL ACTIVITIES BACKGROUND
Courses and teachers:
Date | Course | Teacher (s) | Concerto(s) |
09/07/01 – 14/07/01 | Latin American Course for Orchestral Conducting (Curso Latino Americano de Regência Orquestral), São Paulo, Brasil | Kurt Masur (Orchestral Conducting) | Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo (OSESP) |
28/07/96 – 15/08/96 | 35t International Kirill Kondrashin Conductors Masterclass – Hilversum, Amsterdam, Holanda | Sir Edward Downes (Orchestral Conducting) | 13/09/96 – Concertgebouw Amsterdam – Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra |
25/06/96 – 21/07/96 | International Opera Workshop for Conductors – Opava, Czech Republic | Georg Tintner (Opera Conducting) | Silesian Opera Orchestra (Orchestr Slezského divadla v Opave) |
27/05/96 – 09/06/96 | VII Inter-American Course for Young Orchestra’s Conductors – Cumaná, Venezuela | Guillermo Scarabino(Orchestral Conducting)Obs: Scholarship by OEA (Organización de los Estados Americanos) | 07/06/96, 08/06/96 – Iglesia Santa Inés; Teatro de Corporiente – Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado Sucre |
1995-1996 | Improvement Studies in Orchestral Conducting – Forte das Artes – São Paulo, Brasil | Eleazar de Carvalho(Orchestral Conducting) | |
17/07/95 – 30/07/95 | Peter the Great Music Academy – International Masterclass for Conductors – St. Petersburg, Russia | Alexander Polishuk, Georgy I. Ergemsky (Orchestral Conducting) | 29/07/95 – Hermitage Theatre – The Congress Symphony Orchestra, St. Petersburg |
23/06/95 – 14/07/95 | International Opera Workshop for Conductors – Opava, Czech Republic | Georg Tintner (Opera Conducting) | 13/07/95 – Silesian Opera Orchestra (Orchestr Slezského divadla v Opave) |
01/05/95 – 15/05/95 | VI Inter-American Course for Young Orchestra’s Conductors – Mérida, Venezuela | Guillermo Scarabino(Orchestral Conducting)Obs: Scholarship by OEA (Organización de los Estados Americanos) | Aula Magna de la Universidad los Andes – Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado Mérida |
Jul/94 | Wiener Meisterkurse für Musik – Wien, Austria | Julius Kalmar (Orchestral Conducting) | Wiener Meisterkurse für Musik Orchester |
02/07/94 – 15/07/94 | X International Bartók Seminar – Szombathely, Hungary | Dominique Rouits, Peter Eötvös (Orchestral Conducting) | 14/07/94, 15/07/94 – Bartók-Saal; Sporthouse – Ensemble Contrechamps; Savaria Symphony Orchestra |
30/05/94 – 12/06/94 | V Inter-American Course for Young Orchestra’s Conductors – Mérida, Venezuela | Guillermo Scarabino(Orchestral Conducting)Obs: Scholarship by OEA (Organización de los Estados Americanos) | 10/06/94 , 11/06/94, 12/06/94 – Iglesia de Tabay; Aula Magna de la Universidad los Andes – Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado Mérida |
20/07/92 – 19/08/92 | Corsi di Perfezionamento Accademia Musicale Chigiana – Siena, Italy | Ferdinand Leitner (Orchestral Conducting) | |
07/01/91 – 27/01/91 | I Summer International Festival of Poços de Caldas, Poços de Caldas, M.G. | Francesco La Vecchia (Orchestral Conducting) | Orquestra de Estudantes do I Festival Internacional Música de Verão de Poços de Caldas |
1990(Jul) | XXI Winter Festival of Campos de Jordão – Cultural Secretary of the State of São Paulo | Lutero Rodrigues (Orchestral Conducting) | |
21/01/90 – 03/02/90 | XIV International Summer Course of the Music School of Brasília, Brasília, D.F. | Elena Herrera (Orchestral Conducting) | 30/01/90 – Orquestra de Câmara do XIV CIVEBRA; 02/02/90 – Orquestra do XIV CIVEBRA |
07/01/90 – 21/01/90 | VIII Music Workshop of Curitiba, Secretary of the State of Paraná | Lutero Rodrigues (Orchestral Conducting); Roberto Farias (Symphonic Band Conducting) | 16/01/90 – Orquestra da Oficina de Música VIII; 18/01/90 – Banda Lyra de Curitiba |
1989-1994 | Post-graduation Course at Institute of Arts – State University of Campinas – Master Degree in Arts | Prof. Dr. José Antônio Rezende de Almeida Prado (Guidance by) | |
1989(Jul) | XX Winter Festival of Campos de Jordão – Cultural Secretary of the State of São Paulo | Lutero Rodrigues (Orchestral Conducting) | |
1988 (Jul) | XIX Winter Festival of Campos de Jordão – Cultural Secretary of the State of São Paulo | Lutero Rodrigues (Orchestral Conducting) | |
1988-1989 | Private Studies in Orchestral Conducting | Ronaldo Bologna (Orchestral Conducting) | |
03/01/88 – 17/01/88 | VI Music Workshop of Curitiba – Secretary of the State of Paraná | Lutero Rodrigues (Orchestral Conducting); Mara Campos (Choral Conducting) | |
1987(Out-Dez) | Intensive Course for Choral Conductors “Oswald de Andrade” Cultural Center – São Paulo, Brasil | Abel Rocha (Choral Conducting); Luiz Marchetti (History of Music); Rita Fucci (Vocal Technique); Reynaldo Puebla (Scenic Arts for Choral); Mara Campos (Teaching Dynamics) | |
04/07/87 – 12/07/87 | IV International Course in Choral Conducting – Seminários de Música Pró-Arte, Rio de Janeiro, R.J. | Martin Schmidt (Choral Conducting)Duration: 80 hours | |
1987-1989 | Studies of Orientation and Direction of Chamber Music Groups, State University of Campianas, Campinas, Brazil | Frederico Barreto (Chamber Music) | This work originated the formation of the Orquestra de Câmara de Alunos (Student Chamber Orchestra) of the State University of Campinas |
1986-1994 | Private Studies with Prof. Hans-Joachim Koellreutter | Hans-Joachim Koellreutter(1986-1987) and (1993-1994): Aesthetics(1986-1988): Counterpoint, Palestrina style(1989-1990): Counterpoint, J.S.Bach style(1987-1990): Harmony(1987-1988): Classical Music Analysis(1989-1990): Modern Music Analysis
(1987-1988): Choral Conducting (1987-1988): Orchestral Conducting (1988-1990) Counterpoint’s History |
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1986-1990 | Course in Baccalaureate in Conducting – College of Music – State University of Campinas | Henrique Gregori (Main Subject Teacher (Choral and Orchestral Conducting)Average: 9,14 | |
07/07/84 – 28/07/84 | IV Music Festival of Londrina – Londrina, Brasil | Oswaldo Colarusso (Choral Conducting); Ann Howard Jones (Choral Conducting and Vocal Pedagogy); Marcos Leite (Scenic Choral Direction and Organization); José Eduardo Gramani (Rhythm); Celso Tenório Delneri (Analysis and Musical Structures)Total Duration: 152 hours | |
1983-1985 | Lessons at the Coral da Universidade de São Paulo (São Paulo University’s Chorus) | Márcia Guimarães (Vocal Technique ); Regina Schlochauer (Perception) | |
1978-1983 | Piano’s Course at Conservatório Dramático e Musical de São Paulo and private studies | Sandra Maria Abrão (Piano)Maria Cristina da Ponta Fiore (Piano and Theory) |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I –CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE
a) Orchestra (regular work)
PERIOD | INSTITUTION | POSITION |
2014 | Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra (ORQUESTA FILARMÓNICA DE BOGOTÁ), Bogotá, Colombia | Chief Conductor |
2010 – 2014 | Mendoza Philharmonic Orchestra (ORQUESTA FILARMÓNICA DE MENDOZA), Mendoza, Argentina | Artistic Director and Chief Conductor (elected by the musicians) |
2009 – 2011 | São Paulo University Symphony Orchestra (ORQUESTRA SINFÔNICA DA UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO), São Paulo, Brasil | Artistic Director and Chief Conductor (elected by the musicians) |
2009 | Campinas Symphony Orchestra (ORQUESTRA SINFÔNICA MUNICIPAL DE CAMPINAS), Campinas, Brasil | Artistic Director and Chief Conductor (elected by the musicians) |
1996 – 2008 | National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (ORQUESTRA SINFÔNICA NACIONAL – UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Artistic Director and Chief Conductor (elected by the musicians) |
2000-2003 | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra (ORQUESTRA SINFÔNICA DA UNIVERSIDADE NACIONAL DE CUYO), Mendoza, Argentina | Artistic Director and Chief Conductor (elected by the musicians ) |
1996 | NATIONAL THEATER CLÁUDIO SANTORO’S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, BRASÍLIA (ORQUESTRA SINFÔNICA DO TEATRO NACIONAL CLÁUDIO SANTORO), Brasília, Brazil | Assistant Conductor |
1991-1993 | SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA OF JUNDIAÍ, Jundiaí, Brazil | Chief Conductor (elected by the musicians) |
1990-1995 1997-1999 | CHAMBER ORCHESTRA at the Musical Conservatory Villa-Lobos, Osasco Technological Institute Foundation, Osasco, Brazil | Chief Conductor |
1987-1989 | STUDENTS’ ORCHESTRA at the State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil | Chief Conductor |
a.1) As Guest Conductor
Orchestras conducted by Ligia Amadio in the last years:
Amazonas Filarmônica
Baden-Badener Philharmonie
Czestochowa Philharmonic Orchestra
Ensemble Contrechamps
Hartwick Symphony Orchestra
Icelandic Youth Symphony Orchestra
Israel Chamber Orchestra
Japan Shinsei Symphony Orchestra
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra
Orquesta de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Orquesta Estable del Teatro Argentino de la Plata
Orquesta Estable del Teatro Colón
Orquesta Femenina de Buenos Aires
Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá
Orquesta Filarmónica de Buenos Aires
Orquesta Filarmónica del Valle
Orquesta Filarmônica Nacional da Moldávia
Orquesta Iberoamericana de Juventudes Musicales Internacionales
Orquesta Sinfónica de Chile
Orquesta Sinfónica de Concepción
Orquesta Sinfónica de Maracaibo
Orquesta Sinfónica de Matanzas
Orquesta Sinfónica de Neuquén
Orquesta Sinfónica de Salta
Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México
Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado Mérida
Orquesta Sinfónica del SODRE
Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil Teresa Carreño
Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Bolívia
Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Peru
Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
Orquestra de Mulheres Avon
Orquestra do Theatro São Pedro
Orquestra Experimental de Repertório
Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais
Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira
Orquestra Sinfônica da Bahia
Orquestra Sinfônica da Universidade de São Paulo (OSUSP)
Orquestra Sinfônica de Jundiaí
Orquestra Sinfônica de Minas Gerais
Orquestra Sinfônica de Porto Alegre
Orquestra Sinfônica de Santo André
Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo (OSESP)
Orquestra Sinfônica do Paraná
Orquestra Sinfônica do Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro
Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal de Campinas
Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal de São Paulo
Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional – UFF
Orquestra Sinfônica Petrobrás Pró-Música
RTV Holandesa (- Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra)
Savaria Symphony Orchestra
Silesian Opera Orchestra (Orchestr Slezského divadla v Opave)
Simfoniki RTV Slovenija
Städtisches Kammerorchester Arpeggione
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra
Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra
The Congress Symphony Orchestra
The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
Tokyo City Philarmonic Orchestra
Vojvodina Symphony Orchestra, Novi Sad, Serbia
b) Choir
PERIOD | INSTITUTION | POSITION |
1996 | MADRIGAL DE BRASÍLIA, Brasília, Brazil | Conductor |
1993-1998 | ARCO-ÍRIS CHOIR, Osasco, Brazil | Conductor |
1992-1995 | FRENCH & BRAZILIAN BANK’S CHORUS, São Paulo, Brazil | Conductor |
1990-1995 1997-1999 | VILLA-LOBOS CHOIR at the Musical Conservatory Villa-Lobos, Osasco Technological Institute Foundation, Osasco, Brazil | Conductor |
1988-1989 | College of MUSIC at State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil | Assistant Professor of Conducting |
1987-1988 | MADRIGAL CAMPINAS, Campinas, Brazil | Conductor |
1986-1987 | CAMPINAS CHOIR (CORAL CAMPINAS), Campinas, Brazil | Conductor |
1983-1985 | STATE UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO’S CHOIR (CORAL DA UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO), São Paulo, Brazil | Assistant Conductor |
II – TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
PERIOD | INSTITUTION | POSITION |
Jul 2008 | HARTWICK COLLEGE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL & INSTITUTE, Oneonta, New York, U.S.A. | Conducting Master Classes and Conductor of Hartwick Chamber Orchestra and Hartwick Symphony Orchestra |
Jul 2007 | HARTWICK COLLEGE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL & INSTITUTE, Oneonta, New York, U.S.A. | Conducting Master Classes and Conductor of Hartwick Chamber Orchestra and Hartwick Symphony Orchestra |
Jul 2006 | HARTWICK COLLEGE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL & INSTITUTE, Oneonta, U.S.A. | Conducting Master Classes and Conductor of Hartwick Chamber Orchestra and Hartwick Symphony Orchestra |
Jan 2004 | SUMMER PROGRAM OF BRASÍLIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ESCOLA DE MÚSICA DE BRASÍLIA), 26o. International Summer Course, Brasília, Brazil | Conductor of XXVI CIVEBRA’s Orchestra and Professor of Orchestral Conducting |
Jan 2003 | SUMMER PROGRAM OF BRASÍLIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ESCOLA DE MÚSICA DE BRASÍLIA), 25o. International Summer Course, Brasília, Brazil | Conductor of XXV CIVEBRA’s Orchestra and Professor of Orchestral Conducting |
2003 | STATE UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO (UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO), Course of Master in Music, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Guest Professor in Musical Analysis |
2001-2003 | NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CUYO (UNIVERSIDADE NACIONAL DE CUYO), College of Music (Facultad de Música), Mendoza, Argentina | Professor of Orchestral Conducting |
1990-1995 | MUSICAL CONSERVATORY VILLA-LOBOS,Osasco Technological Institute Foundation, Osasco, Brazil | Teacher of: History of Music, Musical Analysis, Counterpoint, Music Appreciation |
1990-1992 | Private Piano Lessons, São Paulo, Brazil | Piano’s teacher |
III – AS JUDGE IN COMPETITIONS
DATE | COMPETITION | INSTITUTION | POSITION |
Apr 2014 | Public Competition for Musicians at Mendoza Philharmonic Orchestra | Mendoza Philharmonic Orchestra, Ministery of Culture, Mendoza, Argentina | President of Jury |
Nov 2012 | III BNDS International Piano Competition of Rio de Janeiro | BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil | Jury |
Jun 2006 | Public Competition for Musicians at National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional) Edict No.049/2006 published in Union Official Newspaper (Diário Oficial da União) on March, 17th, 2006. | Federal Fluminense University (Universidade Federal Fluminense), Niterói, Brazil | President of Jury |
11/29/04 to 11/03/04 | Public Competition for (06) Musicians at National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional) Edict No.077/2004 published in Union Official Newspaper (Diário Oficial da União) on August 25th, 2004. | Federal Fluminense University (Universidade Federal Fluminense), Niterói, Brazil | President of Jury |
05/10/04 to 05/15/04 | Public Competition for (14) Musicians at National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional) Edict No.09/2004 published in Union Official Newspaper (Diário Oficial da União) on March 2nd, 2004. | Federal Fluminense University (Universidade Federal Fluminense), Niterói, Brazil | President of Jury |
10/09/03 | Competition for Argentinian Composers 2003 | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra, Mendoza, Argentina | President of Jury |
11/26/02 to 11/28/02 | Competition for Young Soloists – National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra, Mendoza, Argentina | President of Jury |
06/08/02 to 06/14/02 | Competition Eleazar de Carvalho (Categories: Conducting, Guitar, Singing, Piano, String Intruments and Wind Intruments) | National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional – UFF), Niterói. Brazil | President of Jury |
Dec 2001 | Guerra-Peixe Competition for Composers 2001(Concurso de Composição Guerra-Peixe 2001) | Villa-Lobos School of Music / FUNARJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Judge |
11/28/01 to 31/11/01 | Competition for Young Soloists – National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra, Mendoza, Argentina | President of Jury |
10/20/01 to 10/28/01 | III National Piano Competition – Homage to Franz Liszt | Niterói Municipal Theatre, Niterói, Brazil | Judge |
12/06/00 | Competition “The best in 2000 Season” (Concurso “Lo mejor de la Temporada Juvenil 2000″) | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra, Mendoza, Argentina | President of Jury |
11/14/00 to 11/16/00 | Competition for Young Soloists – National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra, Mendoza, Argentina | President of Jury |
10/14/00 to 10/20/00 | II National Piano Competition – Homage to Johann Sebastian Bach | Niterói Municipal Theatre, Niterói, Brazil | Judge |
1997 | Public Competition for (20) Musicians at National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional) Edict No.116/1997 published in Union Official Newspaper (Diário Oficial da União) on November 4th, 1997. | Federal Fluminense University (Universidade Federal Fluminense), Niterói, Brazil | President of Jury |
RECORDING CDS AND DVDS
DATE | ORCHESTRA | SOLOISTS | REPERTOIRE |
28/03/08 to 30/03/08 | National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional – UFF ); Igreja do Carmo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil | CD and DVD “Família Real”Série “Música Brasileira no tempo”Maurício Nunes Garcia, Abertura em Ré, Protophonia da Ópera ZemiraMarcos Portugal, Abertura nº 16, Abertura da Ópera O BasculhoSegismund Neukomm, Abertura para grande orquestra (em dó maior); Abertura O Herói | |
15/11/07 to 18/11/07 | National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional – UFF ); Cine Arte UFF, Niterói, Brazil | CD and DVD “Música Nova”Série “Música Brasileira no tempo”Gilberto Mendes, Willy Corrêa de Oliveira | |
07/10/07 to 14/10/07 | National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional – UFF ); Cine Arte UFF, Niterói, Brazil | CD and DVD “Música Viva”Série “Música Brasileira no tempo”CÉSAR GUERRA-PEIXESuite Sinfônica N.2 – PernambucanaCLAUDIO SANTORO: BrasilianaCLAUDIO SANTORO: Impressões de uma Usina de AçoCAMARGO GUARNIERI:
Três Dansas para Orquestra CAMARGO GUARNIERI: Prólogo e Fuga EUNICE KATUNDA: Brasília H.J. KOELLREUTTER: Hai-Kais H.J. KOELLREUTTER: Fanfarra de Inauguração |
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08/19/06, 08/20/06, 08/26/06 | National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional – UFF ); Cine Arte UFF, Niterói, Brazil | Cláudia RiccitelliLuiz Carlos de Moura Castro | CD and DVD “Alma Brasileira”Série “Música Brasileira no tempo”Program:Villa-Lobos, Heitor: Choros No.10 for choir and orchestra;Lorenzo Fernandez, Oscar: Reisado do Pastoreio;Mignone, Francisco: Caramuru;Braga, Francisco: A Paz, Cortejo;
Gallet, Luciano: Tango-Batuque; Velásquez, Glauco: Alma minha gentil, op.107 Villa-Lobos, Heitor: Choros No.5 |
07/11/05 to 07/15/05 | National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional – UFF ); Symphonic Studio of Radio MEC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | CD and DVD “Aurora Luminosa”Série “Música Brasileira no tempo”Program:Miguez, Leopoldo: Ave, libertas; Nepomuceno, Alberto: Série Brasileira; Levy, Alexandre: Werther; Gomes, Antônio Carlos: Alvorada | |
Jul 2003 | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo); Teatro Universidad, Mendoza, Argentina | Dora de Marinis, Elena Dabul | Argentinian Concertos for PianoPerceval, Julio: Poema Criollo for Piano and Orchestra; Castro, Juan José: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra |
02/26/01 to 03/18/01 | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo); Teatro Universidad, Mendoza, Argentina | Marcelo Zelada, Diego Martín, Archi Zambrano (Charango) | Ramirez, Ariel (en arreglo orquestal de Leopoldo G. Martí: Misa Criolla |
11/13/00 to 11/21/00 | National University of Cuyo’s Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo); LV8 Studio, Radio “Libertador”, Mendoza, Argentina | Marcelo Zelada, Gabriel Flores, Alfredo Jiudice, Fernando Páez Yñáez, Gerardo Peñaloza, Archi Zambrano (Charango) | Villancicos de Navidad (autores diversos) |
05/24/99 to 05/28/99 | Slovenia Radio and TV Symphony Orchestra, Ljubljana, Slovenia | Luiz Carlos de Moura Castro | Rachmaninoff, Serge: Concerto for Piano and orchestra No.2 in C minor, op.18 |
05/24/99 to 05/28/99 | Slovenia Radio and TV Symphony Orchestra, Ljubljana, Slovenia | Luiz Carlos de Moura Castro | Rachmaninoff, Serge: Concerto for Piano and orchestra No.3 in D minor, op.30; Rapsody on a theme by Paganini, op.34 |
05/05/98 to 05/08/98 | National Symphony Orchestra – UFF (Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional – UFF ); Symphonic Studio of Radio MEC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Villa-Lobos, Heitor: Bachianas Brasileiras No.7; Uirapuru ; Gênesis |
V – BROADCAST PROJECTS
DATE | BROADCASTING STATION | PROGRAM | POSITION |
2000 – 2003 | Ministery of Education and Culture Radio (Rádio MEC) – FM, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Music and Literature | Production and presentation |
GRANTS, HONORS, AWARDS
DATE | HONORS, AWARDS | INSTITUTION | JUSTIFICATIVA |
27/08/12 | XV Prize Carlos Gomes, category “Orchestra Conductor” | Prize Carlos Gomes, for ópera and classic music | “in recognition of her excellent work as the Conductor of the São Paulo University Symphony Orchestra” |
14/07/09 | Medal Carlos Gomes | Municipal Chamber of Campinas, Campinas, Brasil | “in recognition of her excellent work as the Conductor of the Campinas Symphony Orchestra (OSMC)” |
13/03/05 | Decoration of Niterói’s Order of Merit , Degree of Great Official (Comanda da Ordem do Mérito de Niterói, no grau de Grande Oficial) | Municipal Chamber of Niterói, Niterói, Brasil | |
05/22/04 | Title of Cultural Personality of the year – Edict N.27/2004, 05/02/2004 | Cultural and Musical Society “22 de Maio”, Ubá, Brasil | ” For her devotion and love to the cause of Brazilian Culture and for the great services to the Musical Society and Culture. May 22nd” |
04/29/04 | Female Personality Medal (Medalha Personalidade Feminina) – Anita Garibaldi – Edict N.01/2004, 08/01/04 | Instituto Multidisciplinar de Pesquisa Acioli Reunidos (IMPAR) | “in recognition of her work as the Conductor of the National Symphonic Orchestra of the Fluminense Federal University, in the city of Niterói.” |
11/21/03 | Mención “Lira a la excelencia” | Associación de Músicos de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina | ” This mention represents the recognition of the musicians of Mendoza to her excepcional work, ahead of the musical institution such as the Symphonic Orchestra of Cuyo National University.” |
03/16/03 | Title of Niteroiense Citizen–Legislative Decree N.439, published on 11/29/02 | Municipal Chamber of Niterói, Niterói, Brasil – Author: City Councillor Felipe Peixoto | “Wich is worth, sincerely, for its valuable participation on the causes that contribute for the continuate progress of the city of Niterói. “ |
03/26/02 | Best Conductor – APCA Prize | The Arts Critics Association of São Paulo (Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte – APCA) | “The Arts Critics Association of São Paulo, according to the decision made at the meeting on December 2001 at the Sindicate of the Journalists of the State of São Paulo, gives to Ligia Amadio the prize of Best Conductor” |
04/24/01 | Moção de Congratulações – Moção N.24/2001 | Municipal Chamber of Osasco, São Paulo, BrasilAuthor: City Councillor José Barbosa Coelho | “for, beyond being the first woman to conduct the OSESP – State of São Paulo Symphonic Orchestra – being wonderful and superb on its presentation at São Paulo Hall, on 04/19/2001″ |
02/05/01 | Honor Diploma | Corporación Cultural “Semanas Musicales” de Frutillar, Frutillar, Chile | “for its wonderful work ahead of the Chilean Symphonic Orchestra” |
08/05/98 | Honor Diploma– Edict N.8931/98 on 07/08/98 | Municipal Chamber of Curitiba, Paraná, BrasilAuthor: City Councillor Julieta Reis | “Tal iniciativa visa homenagear esta figura marcante de nossa música que será a primeira mulher que regerá a Orquestra Sinfônica do Paraná” |
Mar 1998 | First Prize | II Concurso Latinoamericano de Dirección Orquestal – Santiago, Chile | “First prize” |
11/13/97 | Honorable Mention | 1997 Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting, Tokyo, Japan | “This is to certify that you have achieved a winning number of points in the 1997 Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting. In recognition of your outstanding performance we are honored to present this award to you and extend our sincere wishes for your further development.” |
05/06/97 | “Homage to the International Women’s Day”Edict N.509/97, on May 07th, 1997. | Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil – Seção do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, 16a. Subseção da OAB –Permanent Comission of Women, Legislative Chamber of NiteróiAuthor: City Councillor Fernando Nery de Sá | “homage to the women who act with brilhantism and eficiency in the city of Niterói in their respective areas”” –” due to the celebration of the International Women’s Day, that happened on the last May 6th, wich an homage was made to the women who act with brilhantism and eficiency in the city of Niterói in their respective areas” |
03/20/97 | “Homage to the International Women’s Day”Edict N.192/97, on March 18th, 1997. | Elos Club, Niterói – RJLegislative Chamber of Niterói – Author: City Councillor Fernando de Oliveira Rodrigues (President of Niterói Municipal Chamber) | “homage to the International Women’s Day” |
03/12/97 | Woman Trophy 97 (Troféu Mulher 97) | International Academy of Culture (AIC), Brasília, Brazil | “homage to the International Women’s Day” |
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English. Working knowledge of Italian and French.