Oscar Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni, D.M.A., is a renowned Professor of Piano and Assistant Chair at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Music, where he also coordinates the Keyboard Area. As an International Steinway Artist, he has performed globally at venues like Carnegie Hall and St-Martin-in-the-Fields, blending classical and Latin American repertoire. His work bridges performance, pedagogy, and cultural advocacy through initiatives like the Borderland Chopin International Festival.

• Education: Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (Argentina), Krakow Academy of Music (Poland), Louisiana State University, University of Arizona

Research interests focus on Latin American piano music, tango interpretation, and digital music pedagogy via his pioneering Digital Keyboard Lab (2006). Awards highlight his teaching excellence (UT System-wide Regents’ Award) and cross-cultural contributions. His 2010 book The Tango in American Piano Music and acclaimed CDs (2015 with Mark Schuppener, 2018 with Piazzolla da Camera Trio) reflect his dedication to contemporary Latin American piano traditions.

Grants from the Texas Commission on the Arts and Smithsonian Institution support his community outreach and international research collaborations. As a frequent adjudicator at global competitions (Bangkok Chopin, MTNA), he shapes pedagogical standards while maintaining an active performance schedule across four continents.