Praised for his "utmost commitment, and sensitivity to the composers' diverse voices" (Fanfare Magazine), the Brazilian violist Amaro Dubois has become known for his work expanding and popularizing lesser-known repertoire for the viola through collaborative projects in Brazil and North America. Recently, Amaro has also collaborated with orchestras such as the Paducah and Pensacola Symphony Orchestras as well as the Iris Orchestra in Germantown-Memphis, TN, where he was awarded their Fellowship position under the guidance of music director and conductor Michael Stern for the 19-21 seasons. With his his Duo, pianist Tingting Yao, they create programs highlighting the art and music of underrepresented composers of African American and Latin American descent, and female composers. Amaro has been highlighted as passionate and delicate as the music demands (Textura Magazine). Dubois has recently won several competitions in Europe such as World Classical Music Awards Gold Prize Winner, 1st place in Modern Music category, Chamber Music choice & professional: age 26+, 2nd place at Kings Peak International Music Competition in 2021; Finalist 4th place in the professional Viola category at London Classical Music Competition in London, UK. Amaro Dubois currently performs on an incredible viola (16”7/8) made in 1870 by the renowned luthier Otto Erdesz, a Hungarian maker who trained in Israel, then later emigrated to Toronto in 1975.