João Carlos Pinto

João Carlos Pinto (*1998) studied piano and composition at the Conservatório Gulbenkian in Braga (PT) and composition at the Escola Superior de Musica in Lisbon (PT). He also attended masterclasses and workshops given by Ensemble recherche, Tristan Murail, Thomas Adés, and others. His music has been played in cultural institutions and at festivals including the CEMI Circles in Denton (US), the Gaudeamus in Utrecht (NL), and the Matera Intermedia (IT). In his work, he concentrates particularly on the electronic instruments, which he builds himself. He lives and works in Braga (PT).