MARÍLIA VARGAS - soprano and research

Born in the state of Paraná, first studied voice under Neyde Thomas. As a child she debuted at Teatro Guaíra (Curitiba) as the little shepherd in Tosca. Further studies in Switzerland, graduated Solisten Diplom from Schola Cantorum Basiliensis (2001), in the class of Professor Ulrich Messthaler. Attended classes taught by Christoph Prégardien at Zurich Conservatory, where she concluded her Konzert Diplom in Lied and Oratorio with honors summa cum laude (2005). Master classes with Montserrat Figueras and Silvana Bartoli Bazzoni. Awarded with the 2nd Bidú Sayão International Vocal Competition, and at the 6th Maria Callas Brazilian Voice Competition. Scholarship from Friedl Wald foundation (Switzerland, 2002), and the Margherite Meyer Stiftung award two years later.

Performances with several orchestras, including Aargauer Symphonie, Orchestra of the Acts of Enlightenment, State of São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Paraná Symphonic, Camerata Antiqua de

Curitiba, Petrobras Symphonic, Minas Gerais Symphonic and Zurich Chamber Orchestra ; soloist with early music groups: La Capella Reial de Catalunya (director Jordi Savall) and Le Parlement de Musique; performances at theaters including Theater Basel, Stadt Casino Bern, Tonhalle Zürich (Switzerland); Wiener Konzerthaus (Austria); Teatro Municipal (RJ), Sala São Paulo; Palácio das Artes (MG); Auditorium Dijon and Arsenal Metz (France); Berliner Konzerthaus (Germany); Auditorium and Gran Teatro Del Liceo (Barcelona). Innumerable recordings for radio and television in Europe, and several CDs. Guest professor at leading music festivals and universities in Brazil. Performances at opening concert for Brazil-France Year (2005) and at the Brazilian Embassy in Rome (2007). Marília Vargas is launching her CD of songs from Paraná Canções Paranaenses in 2008.