Maria Haro

Origin

Montevidéu, Uruguai

Also known as

Maria Jesus Fábregas Haro

Years Active

1973

Genres

MPB, choro, classical guitar

Instruments

guitar

Biography

Maria Haro is a Uruguayan-born naturalized Brazilian guitarist and musicologist. She began her musical studies in Santos, São Paulo, in 1973, and later studied with renowned professors such as Henrique Pinto and Miguel Girollet. Haro moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1983, where she continued her education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Guitar from UNI-Rio and a Master's degree in Music from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, with a thesis on "Nicanor Teixeira: the music of a Brazilian guitarist-composer." Her academic pursuits have deeply informed her musical career, focusing on the works of Brazilian composers and the rich history of Brazilian guitar music.

Throughout her career, Maria Haro has been a prolific performer and recording artist, both as a soloist and in chamber music ensembles. She has performed works by numerous Brazilian composers, including Nicanor Teixeira, Ricardo Tacuchian, and Mariza Resende. Haro has also participated in several significant recordings, such as "Orquestra de Violões do Rio de Janeiro" and Élton Medeiros's "Mais feliz." Her dedication to Brazilian music has earned her several national awards and recognition for her contributions to the genre.

Beyond her performance career, Maria Haro has also been an influential educator. She has taught at UNI-Rio since 1990 and previously held positions at Udesc and the Villa-Lobos School of Music. Her academic and pedagogical work, combined with her extensive performance repertoire, solidifies her position as a key figure in the Brazilian classical and popular music scene, particularly in the realm of guitar music. She has been instrumental in promoting and preserving the legacy of Brazilian composers and guitar traditions.

Discography

• Maria Haro Interpreta Nicanor Teixeira – Fina Flor (2007)