Lucas Gralato

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2009

Genres

MPB, choro, instrumental music

Instruments

guitar, cuíca

Biography

Lucas Gralato is a guitarist, teacher, and composer born in Rio de Janeiro on July 16, 1991. He began his musical studies at the age of 10 and, throughout his training, took lessons with renowned teachers such as Tobias Volkmann, Graça Alan, and Márcia Taborda. His musical career has been consolidated through participation in various projects and groups, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to Brazilian music.

In 2009, Gralato joined the Monobloco Percussion Workshop, a group with which he maintains a connection to this day, having been responsible for the cuíca section since 2017. His trajectory also includes the formation of Quarteto Geral in 2013, a group that explores sounds using instruments such as the viola caipira, flutes, and percussion, and with which he released his debut album in 2023. In 2023, he also became a member of Quarteto Maogani. His academic background is solid, having completed his bachelor's degree in guitar at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in 2014.

In addition to his work as a musician, Lucas Gralato is dedicated to teaching, working as a teacher, arranger, and conductor for the Colégio Cruzeiro Youth Orchestra in Rio de Janeiro since 2015. His contribution to Brazilian music is recognized, having participated in projects such as the UFRJ Chamber Orchestra and the "Bia Bedran em Villalobiando" project. In 2024, he was awarded the Francisco Mario International Guitar Prize, cementing his talent and relevance in the musical scene.