Luis Magalhães

Luis Magalhães is an acclaimed soloist whose performances radiate clarity, depth and crystalline precision. A Yamaha International Artist, he has captivated audiences across Europe, the USA, Asia and Africa with repertoire spanning the Classical masters to bold contemporary voices. His 2025 solo album of works by Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms was praised for its poetic insight and interpretive brilliance.

Solo highlights include performances in Germany, Switzerland, France, England, the Netherlands, Portugal, the USA, Japan and South Africa, in venues such as Casa da Música, Casino Bern, Strathmore, Shenzhen Concert Hall, Katara Opera House and Theatro Circo, where he was Artist in Residence. His recordings and performances have been featured in Gramophone, Fanfare, American Record Guide and AllMusic, among others.

Equally distinguished in chamber music, Luis has performed with Clara-Jumi Kang, Torleif Thedéen, Claudio Bohórquez, Kyril Zlotnikov and Boris Brovtsyn, among others. His acclaimed discography includes Beethoven’s complete Cello Sonatas, Mendelssohn’s Violin Sonatas and the Korngold Project, described as “jaw-dropping, mind-blowing” by Fanfare.

Luis is co-founder and Artistic Director of Catalyst.Music, a digital-native label for classical music in the streaming age. He also co-founded the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival and the Stellenbosch International Piano Symposium, and for nearly two decades he was Associate Professor of Piano at Stellenbosch University.

Luis continues to inspire with performances that blend virtuosity, imagination and artistic vision.

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