Lucio Maier

Lucio Maier serves as a Lecturer in Chamber Music at the University of Music Würzburg, specializing in instrumental accompaniment. Born in Argentina, he brings international experience to his teaching and performance work at this prestigious German music institution.

Maier's educational background includes studies at the Municipal Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires under Alicia Hardoy and Roberto Castro, where he earned degrees in instrumental pedagogy and artistic education, receiving a special award for outstanding achievements. He continued his training at the Folkwang Academy of Music in Essen with Prof. Michael Roll, completing his artistic final examination in February 1999, followed by a master class diploma at the Würzburg Academy of Music with Prof. Andras Hamary in April 2003.

As a performer, Maier has won first prize at numerous national and international competitions and has performed as a soloist and with orchestra across multiple continents including performances at the Golden Hall of the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires. He has participated in international masterclasses with renowned pianists including Joaquin Achucarro, Lazar Berman, and Detlef Kraus.

• Specializes in piano accompaniment for vocal ensembles
• Regularly performs with vocal quartet "Harmony"
• Collaborates with mezzo-soprano Alicia Borges Berri
• Released solo CD "Timeless Praise" in 2001

Before joining the University of Music Würzburg, Maier taught at River Plate University in Argentina for two years, bringing diverse international teaching experience to his current position.