Edson Lopes

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Genres

classical guitar, choro, classical music

Instruments

guitar

Biography

Edson Lopes was born in São Paulo on July 23, 1957. He is widely recognized as a talented Brazilian classical guitarist and composer, having graduated in Classical Guitar from the traditional "Dr. Carlos de Campos" Dramatic and Musical Conservatory, located in Tatuí. Throughout his academic and artistic career, he won first place in several guitar competitions, including the prestigious National Guitar Competition sponsored by Banco do Brasil and the Rede Globo Young Instrumentalists Competition.

His solid technical background and interpretive sensitivity earned him praise from major names in international music, such as guitarist Maria Luisa Anido. In addition to his solo career, Edson Lopes has been a member of important chamber groups, such as the Brazilian Guitar Quartet and the Quarteto Vivace Brasil, taking Brazilian music to stages in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. He has also worked remarkably as a conductor, arranger, and teacher at the Tatuí Conservatory Guitar Camerata.

As a composer, his work moves between the classical and popular realms, featuring pieces for solo guitar, duos, quartets, and various instrumental ensembles, exemplified by works such as "Huerba", "Cantabile", and the choro "Ligeirinho". His discography reflects this versatility, with solo and ensemble albums that engage with the Brazilian guitar tradition alongside musicians and groups such as the Octopus Guitar Camerata.

Discography

• In Concert (2016)
• Allegro Sinfonico (2019)
• 12 Studies, Op. 6 (2020)
• Classical Music for Guitar Quartet (2022)
• Bach - French Suite No. 6 (2024)
• Edson Lopes Plays Bach (2025)
• Latin Music for Guitar (2026)
• Classical Music for Guitar Solo, Vol. 1 (2026)
• Guitarra Clásica - España, Vol. 2 (2026)
• Brasilian Composers (2026)
• Classical Music for Guitar Quartet, Vol. 2 (2026)
• Classical Music for Guitar Solo, Vol. 2 (2026)
• Classical Music for Guitar Solo, Vol. 3 (2026)