ABOUT
Paulo Zereu
Paulo Zereu is a classical pianist, educator, and cultural advocate whose life and career have been shaped by an enduring dialogue between cultures. Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, his musical foundation was formed early and strengthened through extensive studies and performances across Europe, before finding a long term home in Asia. Now based in Bangkok, Paulo brings together the expressive warmth of Brazilian musical heritage, the rigor of European classical studies, and a deep commitment to education and cultural exchange.
Equally at home on stage and in the academic world, his work reflects a lifelong devotion to the piano, teaching, and performance at an international level. Whether performing, recording, or mentoring the next generation of musicians, Paulo approaches music with humility, discipline, and a sincere belief in its power to connect people across borders.
Education and Artistic Formation
Paulo’s musical journey began at an early age under the guidance of his mother, Professor Déa Zereu. He later pursued formal studies at the Institute of Arts of Rio Grande do Sul State University, where he studied with Professor Lucila di Primio Conceição and earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. Shortly after graduating, he joined the same institution as a piano professor, beginning a career that would naturally balance performance and teaching.
Awarded a scholarship by the Polish government, Paulo continued his postgraduate studies at the Kraków Academy of Music, working with Professors Ewa Bukojemska and Jerzy Tosik Warszawiak. During this period, he also completed diploma courses in Polish Language and History at Jagiellonian University, deepening his understanding of cultural and historical context alongside his artistic development.
His European formation continued in Germany, where he undertook postgraduate studies at the Karlsruhe University of Music with Professor André Boainain, followed by advanced studies at the Cologne University of Music, Wuppertal branch, under Professor Josef Anton Scherrer. There, he completed the Künstlerische Abschlussprüfung, Master’s Degree in Piano Performance, and later formal study in Music Pedagogy at the Akademie für Musikpädagogik in Mainz.
Paulo’s academic path extended into doctoral research, earning a Doctor of Fine and Applied Arts degree in Piano Performance from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, a Ph.D. in Music and Musicology Arts from New Bulgarian University in Sofia, and a Ph.D. in eLearning Methodology from Assumption University of Thailand. Together, these degrees reflect a rare integration of artistic excellence, scholarly depth, and contemporary educational practice.
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Ph.D., eLearning Methodology, Graduate School of Advanced Technology Management, Assumption University, Thailand
Ph.D., Music and Musicology, New Bulgarian University in Sofia, Bulgaria
Doctor of Fine and Applied Arts (DFA), Piano Performance, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Doctor of Music Pedagogy, Mainz University, Germany
Master’s Degree, Piano Performance, Cologne University, Germany
Post-graduation, Piano Performance, Karlsruhe University, Germany
Post-graduation, Piano Performance, Academy of Music, Cracow, Poland
Diploma, History and Polish Language, Jagielonsky University, Cracow, Poland
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance, Rio Grande do Sul State University, Brazil
A LIFE IN MUSIC & CULTURAL CONNECTION
As a performer, Paulo Zereu has appeared as a soloist and recitalist throughout Brazil, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with orchestras and presenting a repertoire shaped by both classical tradition and personal interpretation. He has participated in master classes with internationally distinguished artists and pedagogues, and has received prizes in national and international piano competitions.
Since 2005, Paulo has been living in Bangkok, where he is currently Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Louis Nobiron School of Music, Assumption University. Beyond the university, he has been actively involved in cultural exchange, serving as a Resident Artist and artistic collaborator with the Brazilian and Portuguese Embassies in Thailand.
Through his performances, recordings, and teaching, Paulo continues to build thoughtful connections between Brazilian musical identity and the artistic life of Asia. With Thailand as his home and creative center, his work reflects a quiet commitment to dialogue, continuity, and the enduring power of music to connect cultures.
The performance for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana
