Savio Santoro

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A Brazilian born violist and also Italian citizen, Santoro holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University (USA) and a Master of Music degree from Yale University (USA), both in viola performance. Dr. Santoro was an associate professor of viola and a chamber music coach at the Federal University of Acre and currently holds the same position at the Federal University of Pernambuco since August 2009 (both positions as tenure).

Dr. Santoro is one of the most active violists in Brazil. In 1993, he joined the National Symphony Orchestra (position held until 2008). He has given viola recitals in the five continents, in the following countries: Benin, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, Finland, Guatemala, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Paraguay, Romania, and Trinidad and Tobago. He has also given viola masterclasses at the Massey University (New Zealand), National Conservatory of Music (Paraguay), University of Costa Rica, among other institutions.