Premiere of André Mehmari Cello Concerto (15 Dec 2023)

On 14 December, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Antonio Meneses performed the World Premiere of André Mehmari's cello concerto. Meneses was joined by conductor Fabio Mechetti and the Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais. The performance can be viewed on the orchestra's YouTube channel.

Two new recordings (10 Oct 2023)

Two new recordings by Antonio Meneses have been released.

Meneses plays Heitor Villa-Lobos's two cello concertos, and the Fantasia for Cello and Orchestra, in a new recording on the Naxos label. Meneses is joined by the São Paulo Symphony, led by conductor Issac Karabtchevsky.

The second album, After a Dream, features Meneses and pianist Cristian Budu in a program of music by French composers (Debussy, Franck, Fauré, Ravel, Saint-Saëns), in both original settings and in arrangements for cello and piano.

For more information, and streaming and purchase links, visit the Discography section.

First single from upcoming album, After a Dream, with Cristian Budu released (1 Jul 2023)

The first single from Antonio Meneses and Cristian Budu's upcoming album, After a Dream, has been released. "The Swan" from Camille Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals is now available for streaming:

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New Nobre Concerto Premiered (8 May 2019)

Anotnio Meneses premieres new cello concerto by Marlos Nobre. Read more at concerto.com.br

Antonio Meneses featured on cover of Concerto Magazine in Brazil (1 Oct 2017)

Antonio Meneses is featured on cover of Bazil's Concerto Magazine October 2017 issue

Antonio Meneses returns to Accademia Chigiana (8 Jul 2017)

Antonio Meneses returns to the faculty of the Accademia Chigiana in Sienna, Italy for 2017. As in past years, he will teach and lead several masterclasses. Additionally, on July 17, Mr. Meneses will be joined by pianist Pietro de Maria to present a recital featuring the works of Beethoven, Chopin and Piatti. 

Antonio Meneses to serve on jury of Queen Elisabeth Competition (1 May 2017)

Antonio Meneses joins the jury of the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, Belgium. The preliminary rounds wil be held in mid-May, and the final round performances and judging May 29 - June 3.

Antonio Meneses returns to La Musica (1 Apr 2017)

Antonio Meneses returns to La Musica Chamber Music Festival in Sarasota, Florida, USA, where he will perform in four concerts. On April 3, Meneses will be joined by Federico Agostini and Derek Han in a performance of Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in D minor No. 1, Op. 49. On April 6, Meneses, Agonstini, and Bruno Giuranna will present Mozart's Divertimento for String Trio in E flat major, K563. On April 9, Meneses will perform two works: Schubert's String Trio in B flat major, D. 581 with Claudio Cruz and Hsin-Yun Huang, and Mendelssohn's String Quintet in A major, No. 1, Op. 18 with Cecilia Ziano, Agostini, Giuranna, and Huang. Finally, Meneses, Cruz, Ziano, Giuranna, and Han perform Schumann's Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44

"The Wigmore Hall Recital" CD released worldwide (10 Oct 2013)

"The Wigmore Hall Recital", featuring Antonio Meneses, cello; and Maria João Pires, piano, has been released worldwide by Deutsche Grammophon. The disc captures a recital given by Meneses and Pires at the famed London hall on January 4, 2012 and recorded live. If features Schubert's Appreggione Sonata and Brahms's Cello Sonata No. 1, among other works. The Telegraph has awarded "The Wigmore Hall Recital" 5 stars.

Antonio Meneses's recording of Elgar and Gál concertos nominated for Grammy (24 Jan 2013)

Antonio Meneses's recording of the cello concertos of Edward Elgar and Hans Gál has been nominated for the 2013 Grammy award in the Classical Instrumental Solo category. On the album, Meneses's latest release on the Avie label, he is joined by the Northern Sinfonia led by conductor Claudio Cruz.

Antonio Meneses featured in cover article in August issue of The Strad magazine (1 Aug 2012)

New CD release: Antonio Meneses plays Elgar and Gál concertos (12 Jun 2012)

Antonio Meneses's latest release on the Avie label features the cello concertos of Edward Elgar and Hans Gál. Meneses is joined by the Northern Sinfonia led by conductor Claudio Cruz.

Antonio Meneses to perform World Premiere of Padilha Cello Concerto (10 Nov 2011)

Antonio Meneses will be the soloist for the World Premiere performance of Marco Padilha's Cello Concerto, November 22 in São Paulo, Brazil. The concerto was commissioned by the Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, who will join Meneses in the permiere, under the baton of Giancarlo Guerrero. Additional performances will be held November 23 and 24. More information can be found at here.

Antonio Meneses - Arquitetura da Emoção published in Portuguese (10 Oct 2010)

"Antonio Meneses - Arquitetura da Emoção" ("Antonio Meneses - Architecture of Emotion"), a new book by João Luiz Sampaio and Luciana Medeiros, has been published by Algol Editora. The book, drawn from interviews with Meneses, features his life story as well as his views on music, art, inspiration and more. Included with the book is a specially recorded CD. The book can be purchased here.