"After an exceptional path maestra Simone Menezes launched the ambitious musical project K in North France." (Actu Newspaper)
"a captivating interpretation with a fiery enthusiasm and energy, the public did not spare the applause, until the final ovation" (France Musique)
"a captivating interpretation with a fiery enthusiasm and energy, the public did not spare the applause, until the final ovation" (France Musique)
Italo-Brazilian conductor based in France, Simone Menezes is known for her artistic leadership and innovation. At 20 years old, she created her first orchestra, also founded the Camerata Latino Americana, distinguished in the International Society for the Performing Arts of New York, and co-founded the “Villa-Lobos Project”, an international project dedicated to brazilian classical repertory. Recently engagements include orchestras such as Rotterdams Philharmonic Orchestra (Holland), Orchestre National d’Ile de France, Orchestre National du Pays de la Loire, Orchestre National de l'Opera de Lorraine (France), Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional (Rio de Janeiro - Brazil), Osaka Symphony Orchestra, between others. She has recorded 2 CDs and premiered over 20 works. In 2019 she was second place in the European Competition of Female Conductor Mawoma - Maestra Women in Vienne. In 2020 her debut his new project "K" based in the geographical triangle Brussels - North France - Paris.
www.simonemenezes.com
