Filipe Pinto-Ribeiro is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished Portuguese artists of recent decades, having achieved remarkable international recognition as a piano soloist, chamber musician, and artistic director.
Born in Porto, he graduated and completed his doctoral studies at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, where he studied for five years under the guidance of the renowned pedagogue Lyudmila Roschina. Since then, he has pursued an intense career, performing at prestigious concert seasons and festivals across Europe, America, Asia, and Oceania.
Often referred to as the "poet of the piano," he is known for his mastery in navigating a vast repertoire, adapting camaleonically to styles ranging from Baroque and Romanticism to contemporary music—having been the dedicatee of works by several composers from both Portugal and abroad. His solo discography, which includes five CDs, showcases his artistic versatility and features works from Bach to Ravel, Beethoven to Mussorgsky, and Debussy to Prokofiev.
As a soloist, he has performed with the leading Portuguese orchestras as well as with major ensembles from various European and American countries. Passionate about chamber music, he has collaborated with many of today’s most prominent performers.
A significant milestone in his artistic career was the foundation of the DSCH – Schostakovich Ensemble in 2006, of which he is the artistic director. The ensemble's discography includes the world premiere recording of the complete chamber music with piano by Shostakovich, as well as Beethoven's Trios Op. 11 and 38, albums that have been widely praised by critics. In 2015, through the DSCH, he created Verão Clássico in Lisbon, now considered one of the most relevant festivals and academies in the world.
His creativity as an artistic director and curator has led him to lead numerous projects over the last two decades. He is currently the artistic director of Bragança ClassicFest and the curator of the Ciclo Musical-Mente at the Teatro Nacional São João in Porto.
A strong advocate for the promotion of new generations of musicians, he was a Piano Professor for a decade at various Portuguese universities, regularly conducts masterclasses, and founded the Juventus Ensemble in 2022, which brings together established musicians and emerging young talents.
In 2014, he was awarded the prestigious title of "Steinway Artist" by Steinway & Sons, being the only Portuguese pianist to hold this distinction.
Since 2021, Filipe Pinto-Ribeiro is the artistic director of the Festival de Música dos Capuchos.
