PlĂnio Fernandes fuses two worlds together when he performs: his cultural heritage of Brazil, where his musical roots stem from, and his added western classical music experience, as he has studied and finessed his craft in Europe. Recently signed to Decca Gold, the 29-year-oldâs debut album Saudade was released worldwide in late 2022 to critical acclaim and debuted at #1 on Billboard Traditional Classical Albums Chart.
In 2023, Fernandes won the Revelação award at the 30th annual PrĂȘmio da MĂșsica Brasileira (Brazilian Music Awards). 2022 also saw the young guitarist racking up a diverse suite of awards including Forbes Brasilâs annual Under 30 list, Classic FMâs Rising Stars list, and Revista Concertoâs Young Artist Award. Actively touring, Fernandes has performed in sold-out concert halls across the worldâincluding the Royal Albert Hall and Radio City Music Hallâand has given solo recitals as well as masterclasses in Hong Kong, Portugal, and throughout South America.