Carlos Ernest Dias

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Carlos Ernest, Carlos Ed

Years Active

1976

Genres

MPB, instrumental music, classical music

Instruments

oboe, recorder

Biography

Carlos Ernest Dias, known artistically as Carlos Ernest, is a Brazilian musician, composer, arranger, and teacher, born in Rio de Janeiro on April 17, 1964. His musical career began in childhood, at the age of 12, when he started studying recorder at the Clube do Choro de Brasília. Later, he deepened his studies in oboe, an instrument that would become central to his training and career, studying at the University of Brasília and completing his bachelor's degree at the School of Music of UFMG.

Throughout his career, Carlos Ernest has been a member of important musical ensembles, such as the Symphonic Band of the School of Music of Brasília and the Minas Gerais Symphonic Orchestra. His musical training also included international exchanges, such as a period of advanced oboe studies in the United States. His work as an instrumentalist and arranger led him to accompany various Brazilian music artists, in addition to founding and participating in groups such as Tempo Primo and Instrumental Jazz Brasil.

In addition to his career as an instrumentalist, Carlos Ernest is also dedicated to teaching and musical research. He is currently a professor at the School of Music of UFMG, where he teaches and mentors students in various areas, such as instrumentation, composition, and conducting. His academic and artistic output encompasses both the universe of popular music and classical music, exploring the intersections and influences between these two fields.