From Rio de Janeiro, began studying piano at 4 years old at the Brazilian Conservatory of Music. He studied jazz and improvisation with the American pianist JoAnne Brackeen and composition Guilherme Vaz.
Composer, arranger and producer, splits his time between Rio de Janeiro where he has his own studio, and Japan where he works with local artists since 1997 in concerts and recordings. He composed original music for the series "Purê Soul" from the Japanese Fuji TV.
Active musician, has four CDs of instrumental music on his behalf, and collaborations with Paulo Moura, Marcos Suzano and Armandinho, and others.
Played live and recorded with international stars George Martin, Chuck Berry and Steve Hackett.
Degree in Music for Movies, Television and Multimedia in Britain (1995/1997) also composed original music for theatrical performances for directors like João Falcão and Ernesto Piccolo and works in advertising since 1984, collaborating with different directors like Cacá Diegues, Sargentelli Filho and Murilo Salles in numerous commercials.
1) “Maré, nossa história de amor” winner of the best soundtrack in Havana Movie Festival Award (2008)
2) Movie “Bendito Fruto” (2003)
3) Movie “Os Trapalhões e a Luz Azul” (2002)
4) Over than 200 TV shows at Canal Futura since 1997, including “Globo Ecologia” and “Telecurso 2000”.
5) Soundtrack of “Futebol” by João Moreira Salles
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Tel: (21) 2538-0653
Skype: fernandomoura59