As a soloist with orchestra, Henrique has performed in Brazil with the Orquestra do Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro and the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro’s String Orchestra, as well as in Finland with the Vaasa Sinfonietta. He has premiered 5 concerti, and worked with conductors Julio Medaglia, Ville Mankkinen, and Angelo Cavallaro.
With a special interest in art for social change, Alvaro’s projects have included commissioning works centered on social issues.
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Brazilian Treasures Live
A few days ago I've performed in Turlock, California, my recital with Brazilian works for guitar by Villa-Lobos, Guerra-Peixe, Burle-Marx and Reis. This is an opportunity to listen to established composers, as well as masterpieces still very rarely performed. Watch...

February, a month full of achievements
I'd like to share some recent achievements. In February 2024, I had good results in several international guitar competitions. Buffalo Guitar Showcase Competition: I received an Honorable Mention. Troy University Guitar Competition: 3rd prize. Queens University Guitar...

2nd prize at a Guitar Competition in the USA
I recently took part in the 2023 Louisville Guitar Competition, held in Louisville, Kentucky, and had the honor of winning second prize in the Open Division. The 2023 Louisville Guitar Competition Open Division brought together guitarists to the Midwest, and this is...

New Dilermando Reis’ album
On Friday, October 27, the album "Alvaro Henrique plays Dilermando Reis" will be available on the main streaming platforms. This release features several unpublished compositions, providing an innovative perspective on the renowned Brazilian guitarist-composer.The...
Recordings

Suíte Candanga
First Compact Disc


Jean Goldenbaum 2º CD
Guitar Through the Ages

Concerts
“Magical hands and fingers . . . the most beautiful performances . . . Alvaro Henrique is a winner.”
“It was a pleasure listening to you playing with soul, beautifully”
“I have just heard your CD: you are a true master, maestro.”
“His work in collaboration with BRAVIO – Guitar Society of Brasilia – is immensely important for the development and dissemination of solo guitar playing in Brazil.”
Blog

Brazilian Treasures Live
A few days ago I've performed in Turlock, California, my recital with Brazilian works for guitar by Villa-Lobos, Guerra-Peixe, Burle-Marx and Reis. This is an opportunity to listen to established composers, as well as masterpieces still very rarely performed. Watch...

February, a month full of achievements
I'd like to share some recent achievements. In February 2024, I had good results in several international guitar competitions. Buffalo Guitar Showcase Competition: I received an Honorable Mention. Troy University Guitar Competition: 3rd prize. Queens University Guitar...

2nd prize at a Guitar Competition in the USA
I recently took part in the 2023 Louisville Guitar Competition, held in Louisville, Kentucky, and had the honor of winning second prize in the Open Division. The 2023 Louisville Guitar Competition Open Division brought together guitarists to the Midwest, and this is...

New Dilermando Reis’ album
On Friday, October 27, the album "Alvaro Henrique plays Dilermando Reis" will be available on the main streaming platforms. This release features several unpublished compositions, providing an innovative perspective on the renowned Brazilian guitarist-composer.The...
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