MARCELO CESENA
Composer for Film
Winner of the 2009 Brazilian International Press Award for “The best Brazilian musician living in America”, Marcelo Cesena has captivated audiences all over the world with his unique artistry and emotional interpretations. He has been praised for his smashingly perfect technique (Folha de Londrina) and impressive musical interpretation (Estado de Sao Paulo), and his talents have garnered praise from fellow musicians, Ayton Escobar, Brazilian conductor and composer, has called Cesena a luminous talent with a gift of a noble character that appeals to the audience. Alexander Korsatia, winner of the Rubenstein Competition has said, his playing is extremely bright, open-minded and colorful.
The talents of Marcelo have been recognized in numerous Brazilian piano competitions, including a two-time winner of the Young Soloists Competition of the Symphonic Orchestra of the State of Sao Paulo; as First Place winner at the 1st Chamber Music Competition of the Faculdade Santa Marcelina; as First Place and Best Bach performance at the 6th Piano Competition of Aracatuba City; and as winner and Firestone Soloists title at the Young Soloists Competition of the 10th Music Festival of Londrina.
In addition to his increasingly full performance schedule, Cesena began composing for motion pictures in 2005. The natural cinematic quality of his music led him to compose scores that have graced numerous features, shorts, documentaries, trailers and music videos. Most recently, Cesena composed the original soundtrack of Watercolors, a film directed by David Oliveras. One of Cesena’s greatest gifts is that of musical translation of experiences and emotions. His ability to use his own real life stories and those of others to compose music is remarkable. Using unique melodies and harmonies he paints vivid pictures and emotions.
Marcelo Cesena’s passion extends beyond academic and competitive music venues. He has often given his talents for the benefit of others, including establishing a Musical Therapy Program for a drug rehabilitation Center. He has participated in several benefit performances, raising substantial financial people living with HIV and AIDS in Phoenix, Arizona area.
Currently living in Los Angeles, Marcelo is represented exclusive by CHL Artists, With an International following that continues to grow, Cesena is ready to set the stage in 2011 with an upcoming concert tour in Brazil where he will perform as a soloists and as a chamber musician.
REVIEWS
His playing is very bright, open minded and colorful"
-Alexander Korsatia
winner of the Rubenstein Competition
"His playing was a showmanship of technique"
-Jornal da Tarde
Brazil
"Magnificent! In one night full of high points musically, the pianist Marcelo Cesena?s wonderful performance of Beethoven was the highlight of the evening."
-Folha de Londrina
Brazil
"Marcelo Cesena is a perfectionist.... His Bach interpretation impressed the audience"
-Estado de São Paulo
Brazil
"Marcelo's extraordinary capacity is maintaining the seriousness and disciplines that a concert pianist must have while having presentation style with freedom of expression and performance style that I fell makes him a performer of unique and extraordinary ability."
-Caio Pagano
International Brazilian Concert Pianist