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Ricardo Herz

Documented career path · updated in 2026

Full CV

Ricardo Herz’s training, recordings, awards, tours, concerts, collaborations, and educational activities, organized in a chronology spanning over four decades.

1983–2026From early training to the most recent projects.
12 albumsOriginal works, trios, duos, and projects for strings.
Brazil and abroadConcerts, festivals, tours, and educational activities.

Recent projects

Albums, new ensembles, solo concerts, touring, and teaching between 2020 and 2026.

202610 entries
  • Aug. 11, 2026 — Ricardo Herz appears as a special guest in the show “Bruxo do Coreto: tributo a Hermeto Pascoal” by Meno Del Picchia at Blue Note São Paulo.
  • Aug. 9, 2026 — The show *Ricardo Herz para Crianças* (Ricardo Herz for Children) is performed at Sesc Jundiaí (SP).
  • July 18, 2026 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at the Campos do Jordão Winter Festival, at Espaço Cultural Dr. Além, in Campos do Jordão (SP).
  • June 25 2026 — Ricardo Herz and André Siqueira hold a concert and workshop at the Padre José Zanelli Theater in Ibiporã (PR).
  • June 22, 2026 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs an educational concert at Sesc Maringá (PR) as part of the Social Project in Music Education/CDM.
  • May 31, 2026 — Ricardo Herz performs as a soloist with the GRU Sinfônica Orchestra at the Adamastor Theater in Guarulhos (SP), in a program dedicated to his original compositions.
  • April 2026 — Official launch of the physical album “Arcos Brasileiros” by Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts, as part of the *Instrumental Sesc Brasil* series at Sesc Consolação in São Paulo.
  • Feb. 27, 2026 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at the 10th edition of the Goyaz Festival in Goiânia (GO).
  • Feb. 2026 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts participate as soloists with the Santo Antônio Orchestra and conduct classes at FEMUSISAL in Conceição do Coité (BA).
  • Jan. 2026 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts release the digital album “Arcos Brasileiros” on streaming platforms.
202513 entries
  • Nov. 20–25, 2025 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts participate in the International Chamber Music Festival (FIK) organized by Udesc in Santa Catarina.
  • Nov. 2025 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at the Sesi theaters in Birigui and Marília (SP).
  • Nov. 7 2025 — Ricardo Herz participates as a mentor, violinist, and composer in the concert “Brasilidades com Ricardo Herz” (Brazilianness with Ricardo Herz), alongside chamber groups and the São Paulo Chamber Festival orchestra at the Teatro Cultura Artística in São Paulo.
  • Sept. 2025 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts record the album “Arcos Brasileiros” (Brazilian Bows).
  • Aug. 27–31, 2025 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts participate in the 2nd Jacobina Winter Festival (Bahia), featuring a concert and a workshop.
  • Aug. 21, 2025 — Ricardo Herz performs with the São Paulo City String Quartet at the Sala do Conservatório; the program consists predominantly of his own compositions and arrangements, marking the Quartet’s 90th-anniversary celebrations.
  • Aug. 15, 2025 — The Ricardo Herz Trio presents “Sonhando o Brasil” (Dreaming of Brazil) at Sesc Belenzinho in São Paulo, celebrating Ricardo Herz’s 20-year career, with a guest appearance by Maiara Moraes.
  • Aug. 9, 2025 — Ricardo Herz performs as a violinist, composer, and arranger with the Sesi MT Orchestra, conducted by Fabricio Carvalho, as part of the “Sesi no Parque” (Sesi in the Park) project in Cuiabá (Mato Grosso).
  • July 14–26, 2025 — Ricardo Herz participates as a guest teacher and artist at the Sesc International Music Festival of Roraima, including the closing concert.
  • June 26–29, 2025 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts perform at ForróXperience in Leisnig, Germany, and conduct a workshop on Brazilian string music.
  • June 2025 — Ricardo Herz receives an award at the 8th edition of the Music Professionals Awards (Prêmio Profissionais da Música).
  • March 2025 — Ricardo Herz participates as a guest artist in the launch of the Music School Project at the Inhotim Institute (MG).
  • February 21 and 23, 2025 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at Sesc Sorocaba and Sesc Rio Preto (SP).
202422 entries
  • Sep – 2024 – Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres open the debut concert series at the Psicadeiro venue in São Paulo.
  • Aug – 2024 – The Ricardo Herz Trio invites Maiara Moraes to perform at Sesc Belenzinho, São Paulo.
  • Aug – 2024 – Ricardo Herz performs a concert featuring his own compositions as a soloist with the Sesi Mato Grosso Orchestra.
  • Jul – 2024 – Ricardo Herz performs two concerts as a soloist and teaches classes at the Sesc Roraima International Music Festival, serving as the instructor for popular violin.
  • Jun – 2024 – The duo Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts conduct workshops and perform at the second edition of the ForroXperience festival in Leisnig, Germany.
  • May – 2024 – Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts tour France and Switzerland, performing and conducting a workshop at the “Creative Strings” festival in Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Mar – 2024 – Ricardo teaches classes and performs as a guest soloist at Instituto Inhotim (MG) alongside students and teachers during the academic year’s opening session.
  • Sep to Dec – 2024 – Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts tour four Brazilian cities with sponsorship from the Instituto Cultural Vale via the Rouanet Law (Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Belo Horizonte – MG, Belém – PA, and Vitória – ES).
  • Sep to Dec – 2024 – Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts tour Sesi centers across the interior of São Paulo state.
  • Aug – 2024 Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres perform at the Valadares Jazz Festival.
  • Aug – 2024 Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts perform and teach classes on popular violin and *rabeca* (traditional Brazilian fiddle) at the 1st Jacobina Winter Festival (Bahia).
  • Aug – 2024 The Ricardo Herz Trio and Anat Cohen (an Israeli clarinetist based in New York) perform as part of the Tucca Música series at Teatro B32 in São Paulo.
  • Aug – 2024 Ricardo conducts a workshop on popular violin at the ECA-USP Music Department in São Paulo.
  • Jul – 2024 Launch of Ricardo Herz’s 11th album, *Sonhando o Brasil*, at Sesc Pompeia, alongside Pedro Ito and Fábio Leandro, with a special guest appearance by Léa Freire.
  • Jul – 2024 Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts perform and teach classes in the German cities of Schwerin and Leisnig, including at the ForróXperience event.
  • Jul – 2024 Ricardo Herz performs in Austria with the *NovoMundo* project, alongside Michi Ruzitschka (seven-string guitar) and Bernhard Schimpelsberger (percussion).
  • May, Jun, and Jul 2024 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts perform a series of six shows at Sesi centers across the state of São Paulo.
  • May – 2024 Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres perform and teach classes in Ribeirão Preto.
  • May – 2024 – The Ricardo Herz Trio records Ricardo Herz’s 11th album, *Sonhando o Brasil*, at Arsis Studio.
  • Apr. 2024 — Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres perform at Hípica de Campinas.
  • Jan. and Feb. 2024 — Ricardo Herz and various violinists perform tributes to Wanessa Dourado, a violinist who was set to release her debut album at the time.
  • Jan. 2024 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts perform at the Brasil Music Summit (BMS)—organized by Brasil Music and Arts (BMA)—in São Paulo.
202310 entries
  • Sept. to Dec. 2023 — Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres tour seven Brazilian cities, holding concerts and workshops; the tour is sponsored by the Vale Cultural Institute via the Culture Incentive Law.
  • Sept. 27, 2023 — Ricardo Herz performs as a soloist and composer with the Tatuí Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Emmanuele Baldini, in a program dedicated to his works that includes the premiere of a composition for two violins.
  • Sept. 2023 — Ricardo Herz teaches popular violin classes at the Itajaí Music Festival (Santa Catarina).
  • Aug. 2023 — The Ricardo Herz Trio wins first place in the ProAC Call for Proposals No. 14/2023, dedicated to the recording of an instrumental album.
  • July 28, 2023 — Sphinx Virtuosi releases the album *Songs for Our Times* via Deutsche Grammophon; the album includes the work “Sísifo na Cidade Grande” by Ricardo Herz.
  • May 2023 — Debut of the new Ricardo Herz Trio lineup in concerts in Araçatuba and São Roque, in the interior of São Paulo state.
  • May 2023 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts conduct a workshop, masterclass, and duo concert at Emesp Tom Jobim in São Paulo.
  • Apr. 2023 — Ricardo Herz conducts a series of workshops and performs as a soloist with the Ouro Preto Orchestra Academy in Belo Horizonte (MG).
  • Mar. 2023 — In Miami (USA), Ricardo attends rehearsals for the recording of Sphinx Virtuosi’s debut album, which features his work “Sísifo na Cidade Grande” for the Deutsche Grammophon label.
  • Feb. 2023 — Ricardo Herz performs a special concert dedicated to the *choros* of Luiz Gonzaga at Sesc Osasco.
202213 entries
  • Dec. 2022 — Ricardo Herz tours with Ensemble SP (in a quartet formation) across Sesi centers in the interior of São Paulo state.
  • Nov. 2022 — Recording of a “home concert” by the duo Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres, featuring Cuban cellist Yaniel Matos, for the Ibermúsicas project.
  • Nov. 2022 — Ricardo Herz participates in the *Violinada* project—conceived by Antônio Nóbrega and dedicated to the Brazilian popular violin—alongside Nicolas Krassik, Vanille Goovaerts, Carol Panesi, and Wanessa Dourado.
  • Oct. 2022 — Ricardo Herz performs as a soloist with Sphinx Virtuosi as part of the TUCCA Series at Sala São Paulo, marking the Brazilian premiere of “Sísifo na Cidade Grande.”
  • Oct. 2022 — Sphinx Virtuosi performs the commissioned work “Sísifo na Cidade Grande” by Ricardo Herz during a seven-city North American tour, including a concert at Carnegie Hall on October 13.
  • Sep. 2022 — Ricardo Herz and Pedro Ito perform as soloists with the Orquestra Joseense at the Municipal Theater of São José dos Campos, conducted by William Coelho, featuring a repertoire of works by Ricardo.
  • Sep. 2022 — The new lineup of the Ricardo Herz Trio—with Salomão Soares on piano and Pedro Ito on drums—tours as part of Festijazz Bolivia, performing in Sucre, La Paz, and Santa Cruz, and collaborates with the group led by Bolivian violinist Gustavo Orihuela.
  • Aug.–Nov. 2022 — Ricardo Herz and the Camerata Fukuda tour to launch the album *Nova Música Brasileira para Cordas* (New Brazilian Music for Strings) in São João da Boa Vista, Campinas, São Paulo, and Jundiaí.
  • Aug. 2022 — Ricardo Herz and a string quintet perform at the inaugural edition of Musin, a children’s festival in Vitória (ES).
  • Jul. 2022 — Ricardo Herz, Gabriele Mirabassi, and Roberto Taufic present a premiere concert at the Stresa Festival in Italy.
  • Jul. 2022 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts conduct workshops and perform at the Encordass and Galicia Fiddle festivals in San Simón, Galicia, Spain.
  • Jun. 2022 — Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres present their revamped duo show at Ilhabela in Jazz.
  • Jan. 2022 — The “Ricardo Herz for Children” project holds a concert at Sesc Consolação in São Paulo, with videos recorded for later release on Ricardo’s YouTube channel.
20215 entries
  • Oct. 2021 — Ricardo Herz receives the *Prêmio Profissionais da Música* (Music Professionals Award) in the categories of Instrumental Composer and Instrumental Artist — Southeast Region.
  • Oct. 15, 2021 — Sphinx Virtuosi performs the works “Inocente” and “Mourinho” by Ricardo Herz at Carnegie Hall in New York.
  • June and July 2021 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts tour France, performing at festivals such as the Festival Péristyle, organized by the Opéra Underground de Lyon.
  • March 2021 — Ricardo Herz appears as a guest on the album launch tour for “3ª Dose” by the group Chorando as Pitangas.
  • Jan. 2021 — Ricardo Herz performs as a composer and soloist with the São Paulo City String Quartet at the Sala do Conservatório, premiering the work “Lembranças do Sul”.
20205 entries
  • Nov. 2020 — Ricardo Herz performs as a soloist with the Versatilis Orchestra at the Música nas Montanhas Festival in Lages (Santa Catarina).
  • June 2020 — Ricardo Herz and Vanille Goovaerts participate in the #EmCasaComSesc series by Sesc São Paulo.
  • Feb. 2020 — The Ricardo Herz Trio embarks on its first tour of Japan, produced by the Música Sem Fronteiras project.
  • Jan. 2020 — Ricardo Herz serves as producer, musical director, arranger, and violinist for the project “Tirando de Letra — Dominguinhos” at Sesc 24 de Maio in São Paulo, alongside Guegué Medeiros, Salomão Soares, Léa Freire, Jaques Morelenbaum, Michi Ruzitschka, Alê Ribeiro, and Pedro Ito.
  • 2020 — Ricardo Herz performs as a soloist with the Orquestra Versatilis at the Música nas Montanhas Festival in Poços de Caldas (MG).

Artistic consolidation

A decade of extensive touring, recordings, festivals, and the development of key original projects.

201910 entries
  • Nov. 2019 — Ricardo Herz serves as a juror, conducts a workshop on popular violin styles, and performs in a duo with Nelson Ayres at the 1st Indaiatuba Instrumental Music Festival (SP).
  • Aug. 2019 — Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres perform at the Vermelhos Festival in Ilhabela (SP).
  • Jul. 2019 — Release of the album “Nova Música Brasileira para Cordas” (New Brazilian Music for Strings) by Ricardo Herz with the Camerata Romeu.
  • Jul. 2019 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at the BB Seguros Blues & Jazz festival in São Paulo.
  • Jun. 2019 — Ricardo Herz performs as a soloist with the Unicamp Symphony Orchestra.
  • May 2019 — Ricardo Herz gives performances and lectures in France alongside violinist and *rabeca* player Vanille Goovaerts.
  • Apr. 2019 — Ricardo Herz participates in Jazzahead! in Bremen, Germany.
  • Mar. 2019 — Ricardo Herz participates in the Sesc Arts Circuit (*Circuito Sesc de Artes*) with the Popular Violin Collective (*Coletivo de Violino Popular*).
  • Feb. 2019 — The Ricardo Herz Trio participates in the Brazil Music Summit (BMS), organized by Brazil Music and Arts (BMA), in São Paulo.
  • Jan. 2019 — Ricardo Herz conducts a class, a lecture, and a performance at Sesc Vila Mariana in São Paulo.
20188 entries
  • Nov. 2018 — Ricardo Herz presents the show “Ricardo Herz and the New São Paulo Choro” (*Ricardo Herz e o Novo Choro Paulista*) at Sesc Araraquara; the show is dedicated to the genre and features prominent *choro* musicians.
  • Nov. 2018 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs three shows at Caixa Cultural Brasília.
  • Oct. 2018 — Ricardo Herz serves as musical director for Grupo Catavento, the flagship ensemble of the Tapera das Artes organization in Aquiraz (Ceará).
  • Sep. 2018 — Ricardo Herz performs with Yamandu Costa at the Rosal *Chorinho* and Accordion Festival (*Festival de Chorinho e Sanfona de Rosal*).
  • Aug. 2018 — Ricardo Herz participates in the *Mestre Aprendiz* (Master-Apprentice) project at Tapera das Artes in Aquiraz (Ceará), performing as a soloist with the project’s orchestra and its instructors.
  • Aug. 2018 — Launch of the album “Yamandu Costa e Ricardo Herz” at the Paulo Autran Theater (Sesc Pinheiros) in São Paulo.
  • Jul. and Aug. 2018 — Ricardo Herz participates as a special guest in the Caixa Cultural project “Gismonti 70,” performing as a soloist with a big band conducted by Gaia Petrelli.
  • July 2018 — Ricardo Herz records an album of original compositions with Camerata Romeu in Havana, Cuba.
201722 entries
  • Dec. 2017 — Ricardo Herz records a duo album with guitarist Yamandu Costa, scheduled for release in 2018.
  • Dec. 2017 — Nelson Ayres and Ricardo Herz hold launch concerts for their album *DUO* (piano and violin) on December 14 and 15 at the Sesc Pompeia theater.
  • Dec. 2017 — Ricardo Herz participates in the launch concert for the album *Encontro das Águas* by the Orquestra Filarmônica de Violas, held on December 8 at the Paulo Autran Theater (Sesc Pinheiros).
  • Dec. 2017 — A trio comprising Toninho Ferragutti, Alessandro Penezzi, and Ricardo Herz performs a tribute to Trio Surdina as part of the *Chorando Sem Parar* festival in São Carlos.
  • Nov. 2017 — Invited as a soloist with the Mato Grosso State Orchestra under the baton of Arthur Barbosa, the Ricardo Herz Trio performs two concerts. The repertoire for the trio’s segment consists of pieces composed and arranged by Ricardo Herz.
  • Nov. 2017 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs three launch concerts for their album *Torcendo a Terra* at the Caixa Cultural Curitiba theater.
  • Oct. 2017 — Ricardo Herz participates in the *Ilhabela in Jam* concert—the closing event of *Ilhabela in Jazz* 2017—alongside Edu Ribeiro, André Marques, Bruno Migotto, Toninho Ferragutti, Eduardo Neves, and Paulo Braga.
  • Oct – 2017 – Ricardo Herz performs as a guest with the São Paulo City String Quartet at Sala Mário de Andrade; the concert repertoire consists of his compositions arranged for a quintet. The concert plays to a full house.
  • Oct – 2017 – Invited as a soloist with Unicamp’s Breusil Orchestra, Ricardo Herz performs a concert featuring entirely his own compositions arranged for orchestra as part of the Brasil Instrumental Festival.
  • Sep – 2017 – As part of a ProAC grant awarded to the duo, Nelson Ayres and Ricardo Herz tour five cities in the interior of São Paulo state, performing in Presidente Epitácio, Presidente Venceslau, Votuporanga, Araras, and São João da Boa Vista.
  • Sep – 2017 – Ricardo performs as a soloist, playing his compositions and arrangements with the Rio Preto Reference Group (part of the Guri Project). On this occasion, he also conducts classes for the project’s teachers.
  • Aug – 2017 – The Ricardo Herz Trio tours three SESI venues in São Paulo state, performing in São José dos Campos, Campinas, and Itapetininga.
  • Aug – 2017 – Ricardo Herz performs a highly successful three-day duo series with guitarist Yamandu Costa at Caixa Cultural São Paulo.
  • Jul – 2017 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at the Ourinhos Festival, featuring the Ourinhos Experimental Orchestra.
  • Jul – 2017 – Ricardo Herz is invited to EnCom, a composers’ gathering held during the Londrina International Music Festival. He conducts workshops, participates in panel discussions, and performs a concert alongside André Siqueira and pianist Rafael Martini.
  • Jul – 2017 – Ricardo performs as a soloist, playing his own compositions and arrangements with the *Grupo de Referência de Presidente Prudente* (Presidente Prudente Reference Group) from the *Projeto Guri*. On this occasion, he also conducts workshops for the project’s teachers.
  • Jun – 2017 – Ricardo Herz performs as a soloist in three concerts with the *Orquestra Filarmônica de Violas* (Viola Philharmonic Orchestra); two of these performances feature Nailor Proveta on clarinet and saxophone.
  • Jun – 2017 – Launch of the first online method for Brazilian popular violin. The course is aimed at violinists, violists, cellists, *rabeca* players, and double bassists who wish to get started with Brazilian popular rhythms. The course is a sales success.
  • May – 2017 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at UNICAMP as part of the ADUNICAMP 40th-anniversary celebrations.
  • Feb to Jun – 2017 – Ricardo Herz and Nelson Ayres rehearse for the recording of the *DUO* CD (piano and violin).
  • Mar – 2017 – Official launch concert for the album *Torcendo a Terra* by the Ricardo Herz Trio, featuring Pedro Ito on drums and Michi Ruzitschka on acoustic guitar, with special guest appearances by Teco Cardoso (woodwinds) and Fábio Peron (mandolin). The concert took place at the Sesc Vila Mariana theater on March 24th.
  • Jan – 2017 – Ricardo Herz performs three concerts as a guest soloist alongside Alexandre Ribeiro (clarinet) with the *Orquestra Filarmônica de Violas* at the Caixa Cultural theater in Curitiba.
201614 entries
  • Dec – 2016 – Recording of five music videos featuring the Ricardo Herz Trio performing the repertoire from the album *Torcendo a Terra*.
  • Dec – 2016 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performs as a guest soloist with the Jundiaí Municipal Orchestra, alongside Nelson Ayres, closing out the 2016 season. The arrangements for Ricardo Herz’s compositions were created by the artist himself.
  • Dec – 2016 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performs as a guest soloist with the João Pessoa Municipal Orchestra at the closing of the João Pessoa International Classical Music Festival.
  • Oct – 2016 – Ricardo Herz and Samuca do Acordeon perform at Mimo Paraty.
  • Oct – 2016 – The Ricardo Herz Trio participates in the 3rd edition of Ilhabela In Jazz.
  • Sep – 2016 – The Ricardo Herz Trio embarks on its first tour of Bolivia, performing four concerts and two workshops across three cities (La Paz, Tarija, and Sucre) and participating in Festijazz Bolivia and the Encuentro Internacional de la Cultura.
  • Aug – 2016 – Launch of the CD “O Encontro – Brasil Colombia” in Bogotá, in collaboration with three Colombian musicians: Juan David Castaño, Edwin Ospina, and Mario Londoño. On this occasion, Ricardo also conducted two workshops at schools in Bogotá.
  • Jul – 2016 – Recording of the Ricardo Herz Trio’s CD “Torcendo a Terra.” This was the seventh CD of Ricardo Herz’s solo career and the second by the trio.
  • Jun – 2016 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performed a concert featuring guest artist Toninho Ferraguti at the Paulo Autran Theater (Sesc Pinheiros).
  • May 2016 – Ricardo Herz Trio participates in the first edition of the Sampa Jazz Fest.
  • April 2016 – Korean release of the “Coreia Brasil Project” CD at the “Sounds of Tomorrow” festival in Tongyeong, Korea.
  • March 24, 2016 – Launch of the “Coreia Brasil Project” CD at SESC Pompeia, São Paulo. Featuring Benjamin Taubkin (piano and concept), Ricardo Herz (violin), Ari Colares (percussion), and the Korean group Jeong Ga Ak Hoe, this project brings together Brazilian and Korean music.
  • March 17, 2016 – Official launch of the “Novos Rumos” CD by the duo Ricardo Herz and Samuca do Acordeon at the Itaú Cultural hall in São Paulo.
  • February 2016 – Ricardo Herz Trio begins pre-production for the “Torcendo a Terra” CD.
20157 entries
  • December 2015 – Ricardo Herz Trio concludes a ten-show tour across Brazil, sponsored by the Brazilian Postal Service (Correios) via the Rouanet Law.
  • November 2015 – As part of the “Encontros Instrumentais” (Instrumental Encounters) series, Ricardo Herz and guitarist Yamandu Costa perform two duo concerts at the Sesc Pompeia Theater.
  • October 2015 – Together with pianist/producer Benjamin Taubkin and percussionist/researcher Ari Colares, Ricardo Herz performs a series of three concerts and two masterclasses in South Korea. This collaboration with the traditional Korean music group Jeong Ga Ak Hoe is set for future release on an album.
  • August to December 2015 – Sponsored by the Brazilian Postal Service (Correios) via the Rouanet Law, the… The Ricardo Herz Trio begins a tour of 10 Brazilian state capitals running through December, visiting Rio de Janeiro, Goiânia, Palmas, Salvador, Vitória, Brasília, Natal, Recife, and Curitiba.
  • July 2015 – The Ricardo Herz Trio undertakes a tour of France, performing 18 shows throughout the month.
  • April 2015 – Bogotá, Colombia. Ricardo Herz is invited by composer Antônio Pinto to perform as a soloist in the “Gabo Vive” concert, playing themes from the film *Love in the Time of Cholera* alongside the Symphony Orchestra of Colombia and a group of popular musicians.
  • March 2015 – Ricardo Herz is invited to perform as a soloist with the Tom Jobim Orchestra at Sala São Paulo (São Paulo) and Teatro Polytheama (Jundiaí), under the baton of conductor Nelson Ayres. The program features music by Ricardo Herz, Edu Lobo, and Pixinguinha.
201411 entries
  • November 2014 – The Ricardo Herz Trio participates in the Villa-Lobos Festival, sharing the bill with Trio Madeira Brasil at the Tom Jobim Theater in Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
  • November 2014 – Launch of the CD *Herz & Loureiro*, a violin and vibraphone duo project with musician Antonio Loureiro, at Sesc Santo Amaro in São Paulo.
  • October 2014 – Alongside Nicolas Krassik and Ted Falcon, Ricardo Herz performs the show “Three Violins, Three Continents” at Caixa Cultural Recife; accompanied by drums, bass, and 7-string guitar, the three violinists share the stage together for the first time to great acclaim.
  • September–December 2014 – The Herz & Loureiro duo releases their self-titled CD and tours the state of São Paulo.
  • Aug–Dec 2014 – The Ricardo Herz Trio tours the interior of São Paulo state with 10 shows, sponsored by Proac ICMS.
  • Aug 2014 – Alongside Benjamim Taubkin and Ari Colares, Ricardo Herz participates in a Brazil-Korea musical collaboration with the Korean group Jeong Ga Ak Hoe. They perform in São Paulo and record an album.
  • May 2014 – The Ricardo Herz Trio undertakes a 12-date European tour across France, the UK, and Ireland.
  • Mar 2014 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at the 13th edition of the Ceará Jazz and Blues Festival in Guaramiranga.
  • Feb 2014 – Records a duo album—violin and vibraphone—with Antonio Loureiro.
  • Jan – 2014 – Teaches popular violin at the 36th edition of the Brasília International Summer Course (CIVEBRA).
  • Jan – 2014 – Performs a series of three concerts with percussionists Naná Vasconcelos and Ari Colares at Sesc Bom Retiro, São Paulo.
20139 entries
  • Oct – 2013 – Together with Toninho Ferragutti and Alessandro Penezzi, Ricardo Herz performs three concerts in tribute to Trio Surdina at Sesc Santana, São Paulo.
  • Sep – 2013 – The Ricardo Herz and Antônio Loureiro duo wins a Proac grant for the recording and tour of a new instrumental music album.
  • Aug 22, 2013 — The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at the 6th Piauí *Rabeca* Festival in Bom Jesus, Piauí.
  • Aug – 2013 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performs at the “Faces do Violino” festival organized by Luiz Fiaminghi in Florianópolis, and Ricardo conducts a workshop on popular violin styles at the Udesc Arts Center.
  • Jul – 2013 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performs the opening concert for the 10th Ibiapaba Music Festival (Ceará).
  • Jun – 2013 – Selected via a public call for proposals, the Ricardo Herz Trio tours the *Circuito Cultural Paulista* (São Paulo Cultural Circuit).
  • Apr – 2013 – Selected by the official jury, the Ricardo Herz Trio participates in JazzAhead! in Bremen, Germany.
  • Apr – 2013 – The Ricardo Herz Trio performs a sold-out show in Tel Aviv, Israel, marking the launch of the crowdfunding platform Octopulse.
  • Jan 2013 – Teaches popular violin at the 35th edition of the Brasília International Summer Course (CIVEBRA), performing several times at the National Theater.
20129 entries
  • Sep 2012 – Selected by the official jury, he participates with the Ricardo Herz Trio in Womex 2012 in Thessaloniki, Greece; on the same tour, he performs at the renowned Skopje Jazz Festival in Macedonia.
  • Aug 2012 – Conducts a ProAC-sponsored tour across São Paulo state to launch the album *Aqui é o meu lá*.
  • Jul 2012 – Launches his 4th album, *Aqui é o meu lá – Ricardo Herz Trio*, at Sesc Pompeia (São Paulo). This is his first album of original compositions; he shares production duties with Benjamim Taubkin.
  • Mar/Apr 2012 – Collaborates with Danilo Moraes and Filipe Costa to create the soundtrack for the feature film *Elena* by Petra Costa.
  • Mar 2012 – Performs in a Gilberto Gil concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Itaú Cultural Institute, held at the Ibirapuera Auditorium.
  • Feb 2012 – Mixing and mastering of the album *Aqui é o meu lá* with Ricardo Mosca, Ricardo Herz, and Benjamim Taubkin.
  • Feb 2012 – Ricardo Herz Trio performs at Bourbon Street, São Paulo.
  • Jan 21 & 22, 2012 – The duo of Ricardo Herz and Samuca do Acordeon participates in the recording of the DVD *Danado de Bom*, a tribute to Luiz Gonzaga produced by the YB label.
  • Jan 2012 – Teaches a course on popular string music at Casa do Núcleo, São Paulo
201113 entries
  • Dec 12–15, 2011 – Recording of the CD *Aqui é o meu lá* – Ricardo Herz Trio; produced by Benjamim Taubkin and Ricardo Herz; directed by Benjamim Taubkin
  • Nov 2011 – Ricardo Herz Trio wins the ProAC touring grant for the *Aqui é o meu lá* album tour
  • Nov 2011 – Ricardo Herz Trio performs at Sesc Campinas
  • Oct 2011 – Profile of Ricardo Herz in *CartaCapital* magazine, written by Veridiana Sedeh and Willian Vieira
  • Sep 17, 2011 – Ricardo Herz Trio performs at Tom Jazz, São Paulo
  • Sep 2011 – Guest appearance at the Uberlândia Choro Festival
  • Aug 11, 2011 – Ricardo Herz Trio participates in the *Arcos na MP* festival at Sesc Pinheiros
  • Jul 28, 2011 – Debut of the duo with Antonio Loureiro at Casa de Francisca
  • Jul 2011 – Teaches a course on Popular Violin at the 11th Ourinhos Music Festival, São Paulo
  • Jun 2011 – Performs a three-show series with his trio at Espaço Sesc, Rio de Janeiro. Each day features a special guest: Hamilton de Holanda (mandolin), Joana Queiroz (clarinet), and Gabriel Grossi (harmonica).
  • May 2011 – Represents the Brazilian violin in the show “Passeport pour un violon,” presented by Didier Lockwood in Calais (France).
  • May 2011 – Performs a concert at the Dom Silvério Theater as a soloist with the Cantilena Ensemble Orchestra, playing his arrangements of Brazilian children’s folk songs recorded on his third solo album, “Ricardo Herz para Crianças” (Scubidu Records).
  • Mar/2011 – Performs as a soloist alongside Dominguinhos in the three opening concerts of the Jazz+ series by the São Paulo Jazz Symphony Orchestra at the Ibirapuera Auditorium (SP). The concert is conducted by Maestro João Mauricio Galindo.
20109 entries
  • 2010 – Selected for Itaú Cultural’s *Rumos* Project in the “Groups” category.
  • 2010 – Selected through the SESI-SP touring grant program, performing five concerts at SESI centers across the state of São Paulo.
  • Nov/2010 – Performs a series of concerts as a soloist with the Cantilena Ensemble Orchestra, playing his arrangements of Brazilian children’s folk songs—material recorded on his third solo album, *Ricardo Herz para Crianças* (Scubidu Records).
  • Nov/2010 – With support from the Brazilian Embassy, ​​he undertakes his first tour of Mexico, performing with his quartet at the Zinco Jazz Club in Mexico City and at the Morelia Music Festival.
  • Nov/2010 – Participates in the first edition of the *Na mira da Música Brasileira* (In the Crosshairs of Brazilian Music) project at the Ibirapuera Auditorium; the project was conceived and produced by Myriam Taubkin and Gabriel Paiva.
  • May/2010 – Participates in the Miri Jazz Festival (Malaysia) with his quartet.
  • May/2010 – Launches the album *Terça Feira Trio* with the group TFT at the L’Européen theater in Paris. The trio performs modern reinterpretations of *choro* and other genres; the group also includes Sergio Krakowski and Fernando do Cavaco.
  • Feb/2010 – Performs for the first time in the Russian capital with his European quartet at the Durov Art Café in Moscow.
  • Jan/2010 – Teaches popular violin classes at the Curitiba Music Workshop (Oficina de Música de Curitiba).

Training and early projects

From early studies to USP, Berklee, and the Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood, and on to the first albums and tours.

20098 entries
  • Nov/2009 – At the invitation of the Brazilian Embassy, ​​performs his first concert in the Middle East, appearing with his quartet at Zappa Café in Tel Aviv.
  • Oct/2009 – Performs with his trio in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of the lineup for the 1st Brazilian Night held at the Copenhagen JazzHouse.
  • Sep/2009 – Tours with his quartet and French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood as part of the “Year of France in Brazil” initiative, performing in five states. Venues included Mimo (PE and CE), Auditório do Ibirapuera (SP), Espaço SESC (RJ), and the World Music Festival in Três Pontas (MG)—the latter at the invitation of Milton Nascimento.
  • Aug/2009 – Performs with the Ricardo Herz European Quartet at “Jazz Night” in the city of Zug, Switzerland.
  • Jun/2009 – Performs twice in the Netherlands: with his quartet at the Dunya Festival in Rotterdam and in a solo concert at the Music Meeting festival in Nijmegen.
  • May/2009 – Ricardo Herz Quartet at São Paulo’s Virada Cultural.
  • Jan/2009 – Teaches popular violin classes at the Curitiba Music Workshop.
  • 2009 – Releases his third CD: *Ricardo Herz para Crianças* (Scubidu/Tratore), in which he arranges and performs—on violin, percussion, and vocals—various classics of Brazilian children’s folklore. This CD also features guest appearances by Marcelo Pretto, Danilo Moraes, Ari Colares, and Galician musician Carlos Nuñez.
20084 entries
  • Dec. 2008 – Records the *SESC Instrumental Brasil* program with his quartet. The program is recorded by TV SESC and remains available online.
  • Sept. 2008 — The Ricardo Herz Trio participates in the “White Nights of the Accordion” International Festival at the ArCuB Hall in Bucharest, Romania.
  • Aug. 2008 – The Ricardo Herz Quartet participates in “Sabará Musical – Strings Edition” in the city of Sabará (MG).
  • Feb. 2008 – Ricardo Herz Quartet at *Brasil Instrumental* – Procópio Ferreira Theater – Tatuí/SP.
20072 entries
  • July 2007 – Arranges and creates the soundtrack for a play by Denise Stoklos—*Teatro para Crianças* (Theater for Children)—featuring songs from Brazilian children’s folklore. This project would later be expanded and released as his third CD.
  • Aug/2007 – Launch of his second CD as part of the “Plataforma SESC Pompeia” project. The CD is titled *Brasil em 3 por 4* (Scubidu/Tratore) and features interpretations of classic Brazilian popular music (MPB) waltzes, with arrangements for violin solos, duos, trios, and quartets—all performed by Herz.
20064 entries
  • 2006 – Performs as a soloist alongside Dominguinhos with the Tom Jobim Orchestra in concerts at the Ibirapuera Auditorium, conducted by Maestro Roberto Sion.
  • 2006 – Joins the group Tekere, recording two CDs with them that are released in Europe.
  • 2006 – Short tour with his quartet on the SESI Música circuit.
  • Mar/2006 – Ricardo Herz European Quartet in Campobasso (Italy).
20054 entries
  • Dec/2005 – Ricardo Herz Quartet at *Instrumental SESC Brasil*.
  • Dec/2005 – Soloist with the Tom Jobim Orchestra in the “Concertos do Meio Dia” (Midday Concerts) series at Teatro Frei Caneca, conducted by Maestro Roberto Sion.
  • Nov/2005 – Ricardo Herz Quartet at the “Sur La Route des Sons” Festival at Satellit Café – Paris, France.
  • Apr/2005 – Ricardo Herz Quintet participates in the “Instrumental Alfa” series held at Teatro Alfa in São Paulo.
20042 entries
  • 2004 – Records his first solo CD, *Violino Popular Brasileiro* (Scubidu Records), accompanied by Ari Colares, Edu Ribeiro, Dino Barioni, Natallino Neto, Heloisa Fernandes, Fernando do Cavaco, and Pitoco. Musical direction was handled by Hamilton de Holanda, who also performs—playing Gonzaguinha’s “É”—and features a special guest appearance by Dominguinhos on accordion and vocals for his own composition, “Céu.”
  • 2004 – Finalist in the 7th Visa Brazilian Music Award (Instrumental category); wins the People’s Choice Award and places third with the official jury, receiving highly favorable press reviews.
20022 entries
  • 2002 – Joins Orquestra do Fubá for eight years, a musical group dedicated to *forró* that enjoys a strong reception in Europe. With this group, he records two CDs distributed in Europe.
  • Sep. 2002 – Moves to France to study at the CMDL (Centre de Musique Didier Lockwood), completing the course on a scholarship provided by the institution and receiving a Performance Diploma.
20011 entry
  • Jan. 2001 – June 2002 — Ricardo Herz pursues advanced studies in jazz violin at Berklee College of Music in Boston, supported by a partial scholarship from the institution. He focuses his studies on popular music, delving into improvisation, composition, and jazz music theory, while adapting this knowledge to the practice of Brazilian music. He also participates in student projects spanning both classical and popular music.
20003 entries
  • June 2000 — After passing an audition, Ricardo Herz joins the Jazz Sinfônica Orchestra for a one-year tenure.
  • Jan. 2000 — Begins working with guitarist Edmauro de Oliveira and percussionist Douglas Alonso; the collaboration initially focuses on *choro* and exploring other musical possibilities for this instrumental lineup. Around the same time, he joined the band Garoa Seca, an experimental group dedicated to *forró* music.
  • 2000 — Performed as a guest musician in the “Zappa–Varèse in Concert” program with the São Paulo State Symphonic Band, conducted by Gil Jardim.
19994 entries
  • Dec. 1999 – Completed his Bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Performance at the School of Communications and Arts (ECA) of the University of São Paulo (USP), under the guidance of violinist and professor Evgenia Maria Popova. During his undergraduate studies, he performed in various recitals at the ECA/USP Music Department Auditorium and the Maria Antônia University Center.
  • 1999 – Held a scholarship at the Campos do Jordão Winter Festival, serving as concertmaster of the scholarship recipients’ orchestra.
  • 1999 – Performed as a guest musician in the “Tribute to Brazilian Popular Music” (*Tributo à Música Popular Brasileira*), at the invitation and under the baton of Roberto Sion, as part of the inaugural program at Sala São Paulo.
  • 1999 – Was a member of the Nova Filarmônica de São Paulo from its recent formation under conductor Paulo Rydlewski until December 1999.
19981 entry
  • 1998 – Participated in the International Course on Violin Virtuosity and Chamber Music taught in Recife, Pernambuco, by Professor Conrado Romano.
19971 entry
  • 1997 – Takes private lessons in New York with Prof. Sylvia Rosemberg.
19962 entries
  • 1996, 1998, and 1999 – Finalist in the *Projeto Nascente* (USP) in the Classical Music Performer category.
  • 1996 – Participates in a violin course during the 12th Music Workshop (*Oficina de Música*) organized by the Curitiba Cultural Foundation, taking lessons with Profs. Paulo Bosisio and Olé Bhom; in the 14th edition, studies with Prof. Zdeneg Broz.
19942 entries
  • Dec. 1994 to Mar. 1995 – Takes private lessons in Tel Aviv, Israel, with Prof. Chaim Taub.
  • 1994 to 1999 – Member of the Experimental Repertoire Orchestra (O.E.R.) under the baton of conductor Jamil Maluf. Finalist in the O.E.R. Young Soloists Competition in 1997 and 1998, performing in award recitals at the São Paulo Municipal Theater.
19932 entries
  • 1993 – Won third place in the 11th edition of the prestigious Young Brazilian Instrumentalists Competition (*Concurso Jovens Instrumentistas Brasil*) in Piracicaba.
  • 1993 – Member of the Camerata Fukuda; participated in the recording of a CD featuring works by Bach (1994) and the CD “Convergences – Brazilian Music for Strings” (2000)—the latter as principal second violin and soloist on select pieces—both conducted by Celso Antunes.
19901 entry
  • 1990 – Begins violin lessons with Elisa Fukuda, with whom he studies until 1997.
19871 entry
  • 1987 – Begins violin lessons with Prof. Yoshitame Fukuda.
19831 entry
  • 1983 – Begins music studies at age 5 with Maria Isabel Glasser Stach.
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