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Arthur Zanin is a distinguished Brazilian-American trumpeter, celebrated for his versatility and artistry in orchestral, solo, and chamber music performances across the globe. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Mr. Zanin has cultivated a remarkable career in the United States, securing positions in professional orchestras and collaborating with renowned artists worldwide.

Mr. Zanin’s orchestral experience includes serving as the former Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony and Second Trumpet of the Southwest Florida Symphony. He has also performed with various prestigious ensembles such as the Pittsburgh Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, Hawaii Symphony, Knoxville Symphony, and the Naples Philharmonic. His passion for chamber music is vividly expressed through his work with the UTK Faculty Brass Quintet—one of the oldest university resident faculty ensembles in the U.S.—and the Naples Brass, a distinguished brass ensemble based in Naples, FL.

A dedicated educator, Mr. Zanin is the Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His teaching influence extends internationally, with masterclasses conducted in the U.S., Brazil, Ecuador, and Europe, including sessions at the esteemed Liszt Academy in Budapest and several of the most respected music programs in the U.S. Additionally, Mr. Zanin has appeared as a guest artist at festivals and conferences, such as the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, and has served as a judge for the National Trumpet Competition.

Mr. Zanin is an alumnus of Santa Marcelina College of Music, the University of Denver, Manhattan School of Music, Rutgers University, Aspen Music Festival and School, and the Music Academy of the West. He remains deeply grateful to his mentors, including Edgar Batista dos Santos, Carlos Sulpicio, Alan Hood, Vince Penzarella, Tom Smith, Kenny DeCarlo, Raymond Mase, Barbara Butler, Charlie Geyer, and Paul Merkelo, whose guidance has profoundly shaped his artistic journey.

 

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