Emerson De Biaggi (Brasil)

Executive Secretary

Dear viola friends,

I was thrilled to be invited to become a board member of the IVS! My love for the viola led me to give up my career as an engineer, and this decision has made my life much more meaningful! I have a great passion for everything related to our beautiful instrument, especially teaching, playing chamber music and the Brazilian repertoire for viola.

In 2014, together with colleagues and former students, we founded ABRAV, the Brazilian Viola Society, where I served as vice president for the first 4 years and was elected president in 2022. So far, we have organized 9 national viola festivals and 4 national competitions. In 2024 we were honored to host the 49th IVC at Unicamp, where I have been teaching since 1998. It was a milestone for our region and an unforgettable event!

As a new member of the IVS Board, my main goal is to share the Brazilian experience and encourage other countries in South America to create their own National Societies so that they can also enjoy the benefits of belonging to our global community!