ey Rosauro is recognized as one of the most original and dynamic symphonic percussionists and composers today. A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ney has developed a successful international career as a percussionist, composer and pedagogue.
With his unique style of writing which combines charming melodies with catchy rhythms, he utilizes the rich elements of Brazilian folklore to create stylized compositions that are full of life and fantasy, and have been enchanting audiences all over the world.
His more than 50 compositions and method books have become standard in the percussion repertoire, and his Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra is the most popular percussion concerto of all time and has been performed over 2,000 times by distinguished orchestras worldwide. His 9 CDs have been hailed by critics, percussionists and general music-lovers alike.
As soloist and pedagogue he has done courses, solo concerts and performances with orchestras in Brazil, Cuba, México, Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Austria, Luxemburg, Poland, Belgium, Croatia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, England, Scotland, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, China, Costa Rica, Korea, Slovenia, Japan and USA.
From 1987 until 2000 he directed the Percussion Department at the Federal University of Santa Maria, RS in Brazil. From 2000 until 2009 he was director of Percussion Studies at the University of Miami, FL in USA. Currently he is a freelance artist and composer.
Dr. Rosauro is a Yamaha, Sabian and Contemporanea artist and plays exclusively with N.R. mallets and sticks by Vic Firth.
Gostaria de invitar los percussionistas LatinoAmericanos para participar en el 2do. CONCURSO Y FESTIVAL LATINOAMERICANO DE MARIMBISTAS, NEY ROSAURO que sera realizado entre los dias 19 A 23 DE JUNIO IN TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, CHIAPAS, MEXICO.
PARA MAS INFORMACION POR FAVOR VISITE LA PAGINA WEB: http://concursolatinoamericanodemarimbistas.com/index.html
Espero ve-los en Chiapas
NEW DUET - MEMORIES 1 AND 2 Marimba version. These awesome pieces with lyrics by Katie Johnson are now available for marimba and voice.
The score and parts are available only in PDF format here at our online store
Please watch excerpts of the pieces at the YOUTUBE video < Ney Rosauro and Katie Johnson: Memories 1 and 2 (Excerpts) >
NEW DUET - MEMORIES 1 AND 2 FOR VOICE AND VIBRAPHONE (with lyrics by Katie Johnson)
- 2 lovely pieces for voice (alto) and vibraphone (extended or original).
Memories 1 is slower and more meditative and Memories 2 is a lively dance to celebrate life.
The score and parts are available only in PDF format here at our online store
Please watch excerpts of the pieces at the YOUTUBE video < Ney Rosauro and Katie Johnson: Memories 1 and 2 (Excerpts) >
- SAMBAMARIMBA BLUES for 5 players performing on the same marimba. You will love it and will like to play with your ensemble. Watch at YOU TUBE the video "Sambamarimba Blues performed by Ney Rosauro and Friends".
The score and parts are available only in PDF format here at our online store (look at "Large Ensembles") or directly at the link < http://www.propercussaobrasil.com/compositions.asp?wid=186 >
ey Rosauro is recognized as one of the most original and dynamic symphonic percussionists and composers today. A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ney has developed a successful international career as a percussionist, composer and pedagogue.
