Delia Fischer

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

MPB, jazz, bossa nova

Instruments

piano, voice

Biography

Delia Fischer is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, pianist, producer, and musical director born in Rio de Janeiro. She began her piano training with Salomé Gandelmann and studied with renowned figures such as Guerra Peixe and Luiz Eça. She gained international recognition in the 1980s as a member of Duo Fenix, alongside Claudio Dauelsberg, with whom she recorded acclaimed albums and participated in major jazz festivals, such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Sofia Jazz Festival. In her solo career, she has released notable works such as the album Antonio, on Egberto Gismonti's Carmo/ECM label, and Presente, featuring appearances by major names in Brazilian music.

Throughout her career, Delia has consolidated a solid path as an arranger and musical director for highly successful theatrical and musical shows, including Elis - A Musical, Chacrinha, O Musical, and Rock in Rio, the Musical. She has received prominent awards throughout her career, such as the Shell Theater Award and the Cesgranrio Award, in addition to accumulating Latin Grammy nominations for her Brazilian popular music albums.

Her artistic versatility has allowed her to collaborate with various exponents of MPB, such as Milton Nascimento, Ana Carolina, Ivan Lins, and Simone, as well as expanding her work to the international scene. Recently, she released albums such as Tempo Mínimo — acclaimed by international critics — and the international Delia Fischer Beyond Bossa, reaffirming her importance and continuous innovation within instrumental music and the Brazilian song.

Discography

• Antonio (1999)
• Presente (2010)
• Saudações Egberto (2011)
• Tempo Minimo (2019)
• Hoje (2021)
• Andar com Gil (2023)
• Beyond Bossa (2024)