Erika Ribeiro

Origin

Itararé, SP

Years Active

2003

Genres

classical music, chamber music, MPB

Instruments

piano

Biography

Erika Ribeiro is a Brazilian pianist recognized for her remarkable musicality, interpretative clarity, and versatility. Born in Itararé, São Paulo, in 1982, Ribeiro began her musical studies at the age of four, early on demonstrating a great aptitude for the piano. Her academic background includes a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of São Paulo (USP), a piano specialization at the Hochschule für Musik "Hanns Eisler" in Berlin, Germany, and further studies in chamber music in France. A Ph.D. in Music from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), where she also serves as a professor of Piano and Chamber Music, Erika Ribeiro has established herself as one of the most prominent artists of her generation.

With an impressive resume, Erika Ribeiro has won ten national piano competitions, including the 3rd Nelson Freire Competition, and has been awarded prizes in more than twenty competitions. Her career as a concert pianist has taken her to perform in major concert halls in Brazil and abroad, acting as a soloist with various renowned orchestras, such as the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra and the Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra. Her discography includes critically acclaimed albums, such as "Images of Brazil," in partnership with American violinist Francesca Anderegg, and her Latin Grammy-nominated solo album, which features original transcriptions of works by Igor Stravinsky and Hermeto Pascoal.

The pianist stands out not only for her performance in classical repertoire, but also for her exploration of diverse musical styles and collaboration with other artists. She worked with singer Tatiana Parra on the album "Entre Luas" and has a repertoire that ranges from European classical composers to rich Brazilian music, with a special affinity for Villa-Lobos, Camargo Guarnieri, and Guerra-Peixe. Erika Ribeiro is also a dedicated educator, contributing to the training of new musicians as a university professor and a voting member of the Grammy Academy.

Discography

• Francesca Anderegg, Erika Ribeiro – Images Of Brazil (2018)
• Erika Ribeiro - Sofia Gubaidúlina, Hermeto Pascoal, Ígor Stravinsky – Erika Ribeiro (2021)
• entre luas (2023)
• Navigator of Silences (2024)
• Villa-Lobos (2026)