Carlos Fuchs

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1980s

Genres

MPB, samba, choro

Instruments

piano

Biography

Carlos Fuchs is a renowned Brazilian pianist, composer, music producer, and sound engineer, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. His passion for music was influenced from an early age by his grandmother, Mira Bank Fuchs, a founding violinist of the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, and by his father, Robert Fuchs, a talented pianist. He began his piano studies at age seven, refining his skills with masters such as Saloméa Gandelman, Jacques Klein, and Homero de Magalhães.

Throughout his career, spanning more than three decades, Fuchs has established himself not only as an artist but also as a fundamental professional behind the scenes of the music industry. From the age of 22, music and audio began to guide his professional life. He has released five albums as an artist, including notable collaborations with singer Ryta de Cássia and with singer-songwriter Marcos Sacramento. His albums "Caderno Roubado" and "Os Ventos" are dedicated exclusively to his instrumental work, featuring contributions from several renowned musicians.

Since 1999, Carlos Fuchs has been the owner and sound engineer of the acclaimed Tenda da Raposa studio in Rio de Janeiro, a space that has become a benchmark in music production and a meeting point for artists. In 2019, he expanded his activities to Portugal, settling in Porto and working at Arda Recorders. His expertise in recording and mixing has earned him international recognition, with productions nominated for and winning major music awards.

Discography

• Rita Peixoto & Carlos Fuchs (1993)
• Rita Peixoto, Carlos Fuchs – Na Minha Cara (1998)
• Marcos Sacramento, Carlos Fuchs – Fossa Nova (2005)
• Carlos Fuchs & Água de Moringa – Caderno Roubado (2019)
• Os Ventos (2020)