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Fábio Zanon was born in Brazil, where he had his formal music training, first with his father and later with Antonio Guedes and Henrique Pinto. He gave his first concert at the age of 16, and his debut as an orchestral soloist happened two years later in São Paulo, but he only decided to concentrate on guitar performance after completing his education at the University of São Paulo, where he also studied composition and conducting. By the age of 20 he had been a top prize winner at many international competitions but, dissatisfied with his playing, he decided to carry on with studies with Michael Lewin at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he also attended Julian Bream's masterclasses and obtained a Masters degree from the University of London. He returned to the stage in 1995 with a successful concert at the Wigmore Hall in London.
Amongst the many awards Fábio Zanon has received one should mention the Santista Prize, the major artistic and scientific award in Brazil (which had never been awarded to an instrumental performer before), in recognition to the major role he has played in the development of Brazilian music. Past winners of this prize include architect Oscar Niemeyer and writer Jorge Amado. His vast repertoire includes all the major pieces written for the guitar and more than 20 concertos. He is also an inspirational teacher; he has given masterclasses at many of the most prestigious universities, conservatories and festivals in North America, Europe and Brazil.
Fábio Zanon was born in Brazil, where he had his formal music training, first with his father and later with Antonio Guedes and Henrique Pinto. He gave his first concert at the age of 16, and his debut as an orchestral soloist happened two years later in São Paulo, but he only decided to concentrate on guitar performance after completing his education at the University of São Paulo, where he also studied composition and conducting. By the age of 20 he had been a top prize winner at many international competitions but, dissatisfied with his playing, he decided to carry on with studies with Michael Lewin at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he also attended Julian Bream's masterclasses and obtained a Masters degree from the University of London. He returned to the stage in 1995 with a successful concert at the Wigmore Hall in London.
Amongst the many awards Fábio Zanon has received one should mention the Santista Prize, the major artistic and scientific award in Brazil (which had never been awarded to an instrumental performer before), in recognition to the major role he has played in the development of Brazilian music. Past winners of this prize include architect Oscar Niemeyer and writer Jorge Amado. His vast repertoire includes all the major pieces written for the guitar and more than 20 concertos. He is also an inspirational teacher; he has given masterclasses at many of the most prestigious universities, conservatories and festivals in North America, Europe and Brazil.
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