About Us
Filipe de Matos, producer
A partner at Pluggin Productions, Filipe is a pianist, arranger, music producer, composer, researcher, and educator. He holds a Ph.D. in Composition from UFRJ (2025) and served as a visiting researcher at Louisiana State University (USA) from 2023 to 2024. He also earned a Master’s degree (2018) and a Bachelor’s degree (2014) in Composition from UFRJ, as well as a degree in Music Education from UNIRIO (2010). As a pianist and arranger, he has extensive experience with vocal ensembles in Rio de Janeiro, including the choirs of INCA, Globo (Jardim Botânico), CEDAE, CNSeg – National Confederation of Insurance Companies, Forever Living Brazil, and the community choir Gente que Canta.
Miriã Valeriano, conductor
A partner at Pluggin Productions, Miriã is a conductor and vocal coach. She holds a master's and bachelor's degree in choral conducting from UFRJ (2021). She was a professor of choral conducting at UFRJ at the undergraduate level in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, she teaches arts and music at the elementary level. Miriã has extensive experience with choral groups in Rio de Janeiro, including the choirs INCAntando, Vozes da Globo (Jardim Botânico), CEDAE Choir, Segure Sua Nota from CNSeg - National Confederation of Insurance, Gente que Canta, and Avivavoz. In the UFRJ Sacra Vox Ensemble, she works as a singer and Assistant Director since 2019.
Bruno dos Anjos, conductor
A service provider for the production company Pluggin, Bruno holds a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting from UFRJ, with a specialization in Vocal Performance with an emphasis on Opera Singing from Coletivo das Artes / IBRA. Currently, he is pursuing a master's degree in Professional Music at UFRJ's Graduate Program. Actively involved in operas, concerts, musicals, and recordings, he also serves as a vocal coach and choir conductor. Bruno is the conductor of the Children and Youth Choir at IESA - Santo Antônio Institute of Education, in Nova Iguaçu, and the Voz e Energia Choir at Eletronuclear, in Angra dos Reis. He is also a member of the Boca Que Usa and Sacra Vox choirs.
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Marcus Gerard, conductor
A service provider for the production company Pluggin, Marcus Gerard is a voice teacher and choral conductor with a career focused on ensemble music and high-level vocal performance. He holds degrees in Sacred Music (STBSB) and Choral Conducting (UFRJ), having studied with renowned teachers from both Brazil and Europe. He has worked as a conductor, vocal coach, and instructor in several Brazilian states and abroad. As a tenor soloist, he has taken part in opera productions, recordings, and concerts. He currently serves as the vocal coach for the ACC Chamber Choir, assistant conductor of the Hispanic choir Tu voz, mi voz, and assistant conductor of Madrigal SacraVox (UFRJ), with whom he has worked since 2016.
Mateus Lima, pianist
A service provider for the production company Pluggin, Mateus holds a Bachelor's degree in Piano from UFRJ (2021). He was awarded as the best interpreter of J. S. Bach at the I National Piano Competition - Musiart. As a popular pianist, he has accompanied singers and choirs, serving as a substitute pianist for TV Globo, CEDAE, CNSeg, Gente que Canta, and INCA.
Daniel Tavares, pianist
A service provider for the production company Pluggin, Daniel is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in MPB Arrangement at UNIRIO. As a pianist, arranger, and music educator, he focuses on music production and performance. With extensive experience in musical direction and live performances, he is currently part of Ala Bangu, where he works with music production, recording, and education.
Julia Félix, conductor
A service provider for the production company Pluggin, Julia holds a Bachelor's degree in sacred music with an emphasis in lyrical singing, boasting extensive experience in choral projects throughout Rio de Janeiro. She participated in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with OSB and the Sacravox Choir. Additionally, she serves as a vocal monitor in the FioCruz and ASTCERJ choirs. As a soloist in various projects, she recorded the EP of the heroic trilogy. Julia completed a vocal pedagogy workshop at the Boston Conservatory, recording a cycle of songs about the philosopher Abai Qunanbaiuly. She began her Bachelor's degree in Music in 2013, working at the VOCE Opera Studio and completing her graduate recital during the pandemic.
Hector Coutinho, pianist
A service provider for the production company Pluggin, Hector holds a Bachelor's degree in Piano from UFRJ and has performed on some of Rio de Janeiro's most prestigious stages as a collaborative pianist for choral and orchestral music, including Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro and Sala Cecília Meireles. He also has extensive experience in accompanying liturgical music on the organ, including Gregorian chant and polyphony.