Sergio Monteiro

Sergio Monteiro, DMA is a Professor of Music and Director of Piano at the Wanda Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University. A Steinway Artist, he is celebrated for his dynamic performances and pedagogical contributions. Born in Brazil, he holds degrees from the National Music School of Rio de Janeiro and the Eastman School of Music.

• Performances with orchestras across 3 continents
• Recipient of major international competitions including 2nd place at the Martha Argerich Piano Competition
• Five Naxos recordings exceeding 10M Spotify streams

His research focuses on Brazilian musical heritage, interpretation of classical masterworks, and piano pedagogy. Notable achievements include the first Oklahoma City performance of Beethoven's complete 32 sonatas in 60 years (2021). He has premiered works by contemporary composers and maintains active engagement in China's music education sector through lectures and adjudication roles.