A student at the University of São Paulo (USP), Tales Machado has been consolidating an international career with performances in Brazil, Europe, and Russia. His work includes collaborations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and appearances at major global events and platforms, distinguished by his brilliance and instinctive musicality.
Tales Machado was born in São Paulo in 2006 into a family deeply connected to the arts. He began his piano studies under the guidance of his aunt and, from an early age, demonstrated exceptional talent, which was further developed under the mentorship of Miguel Proença, a pupil of Yakov Zak, and Sylvia Thereza, an assistant to Maria João Pires at the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth.
His debut in Russia included performances in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and at the Winter Palace of the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, all to sold-out audiences. His performance of Chopin's 24 Preludes was highly praised, being described as "a master of expression" (Sobaka Magazine, 2025).
Currently, he studies at the University of São Paulo in the class of Eduardo Monteiro and is a partner of the Uaná – Association pour les Arts, an organization that promotes concerts and cultural initiatives worldwide, strengthening his international presence and frequently receiving invitations to perform in Russia, Europe and Brazil.
Expanding his international presence, his debut in Berlin was supported by both the Guimarães Rosa Institute (IGR) and the Brazilian Embassy in Germany, reflecting his ongoing collaboration with the institutions of Brazilian cultural diplomacy.
BRICS TV: "Born for Art: Brazilian Pianist Debuts on Moscow Stages"
CBN: Tales Machado faz sua estreia no Paraná
"Tales Machado is the greatest Brazilian talent in decades. His pianism is a phenomenon of nature"
Miguel Proença.
Pianist, Steinway Artist, and professor at the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe (Germany).