LEANDRO CARDOSO
CONDUCTOR
BIOGRAPHY
Leandro Cardoso is a Brazilian conductor currently based in Lawrence, where he is pursuing his master's degree in orchestral conducting at the University of Kansas under the tutelage of Dr. Carolyn Watson. He is the Co-Director of the Kansas University Orchestra and also serves as the assistant conductor at the University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra. In the United States, he has also served as a cover conductor at the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City.
He is the Athos Chamber Orchestra's founder and principal conductor, a group dedicated to premiering contemporary works by Brazilian composers. The group held its first concert in April 2018 - Containers: Multidimensional Paths, with an acclaimed reception at the Palace of Arts in Belo Horizonte. Leandro also develops a solid work as an arranger, writing for everything from chamber groups to the symphony orchestra.
Leandro previously studied with renowned Brazilian conductor Marcos Arakaki and with professors Lincoln Andrade, Arnon Oliveira, and Iara Fricke Matte in the Orchestral Conducting Course at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He always sought to improve. He took workshops and masterclasses in orchestral direction with internationally acclaimed conductors, such as Cristian Măcelaru, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Sarah Ioannides, and Kenneth Kiesler.
MEDIA
EVENTS
PRESS
Beethoven Reimagined
September 30th, 2020
Beethoven Reimagined: A journey of Discovery through the Symphonies.
KUSO plays Beethoven Symphonies N. 1 to N. 8 in a different and creative layout.
The American
Prize
September 4th, 2020
KU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION.
The University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra (KUSO), was honored earlier this month with a 2019-20 American Prize for Orchestral Performance.
KU University Orchestra
September 1st, 2020
Foundation of the New University Orchestra.
The KU University Orchestra is an ensemble open to all enrolled students at the University of Kansas regardless of major.
KU Symphony Orchestra
October 31st, 2019
Halloween Concert in Lied Center of Kansas
Conductor: Leandro Cardoso
Bach-Stokowiski, Grieg, Prokofiev
CONTAINERS: Caminhos Multidimensionais
April 24th, 2019
The Brazilian composer André Taciano will debut five works. The recital will be attended by the Athos Chamber Orchestra, conducted by its founder, conductor Leandro Cardoso.
JOGO DO SILÊNCIO
March 27th, 2019
Edinho Santa Cruz performs in Belo Horizonte, accompanied by the ESC Symphony Orchestra and guests, led by the conductor Leandro Cardoso.
Conservatório UFMG apresenta o show Steinway Tour
December 1st, 2019
Conductor: Leandro Cardoso.
