I am a multidisciplinary composer and sound designer focused on immersive sound dramaturgy. I create original music and sound for theatre, film, television, and podcasts, exploring how sound shapes narrative and space. I also teach and research sound design in theatre, continually seeking new ways to engage audiences through immersive sonic experiences. Over the years I have received more than 20 awards for my scores, collaborated with Brazilian artists and theatre companies, produced music for telenovelas on TV Globo, and contributed to documentaries and feature films. I mentor students and practice a hands-on approach to sound dramaturgy in both stage and screen works.

Ricardo Severo

I am a multidisciplinary composer and sound designer focused on immersive sound dramaturgy. I create original music and sound for theatre, film, television, and podcasts, exploring how sound shapes narrative and space. I also teach and research sound design in theatre, continually seeking new ways to engage audiences through immersive sonic experiences. Over the years I have received more than 20 awards for my scores, collaborated with Brazilian artists and theatre companies, produced music for telenovelas on TV Globo, and contributed to documentaries and feature films. I mentor students and practice a hands-on approach to sound dramaturgy in both stage and screen works.

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I am a multidisciplinary composer and sound designer focused on immersive sound dramaturgy. I create original music and sound for theatre, film, television, and podcasts, exploring how sound shapes narrative and space. I also teach and research sound design in theatre, continually seeking new ways to engage audiences through immersive sonic experiences.

Over the years I have received more than 20 awards for my scores, collaborated with Brazilian artists and theatre companies, produced music for telenovelas on TV Globo, and contributed to documentaries and feature films. I mentor students and practice a hands-on approach to sound dramaturgy in both stage and screen works.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at Mariana Muniz Dance Company
December 31, 2005 - December 30, 2013
Composed the original music for the choreographies from 2006 to 2013.
Composer at Mariana Muniz Dance Company
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Original music for the choreographies (2006–2013).

Education

Master's degree at University of São Paulo - School of Communications and Arts (ECA-USP)
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
PhD candidate in Music at University of São Paulo - School of Communications and Arts (ECA-USP)
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
Master's degree in Communications and Arts at Universidade de São Paulo (USP) – School of Communications and Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Master's degree at University of São Paulo (USP) - School of Communications and Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
PhD Candidate in Music at University of São Paulo (USP)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Master's degree at University of São Paulo (USP), School of Communications and Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
PhD candidate in Music at University of São Paulo (USP), School of Communications and Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Qualifications

Master's degree in Music (ECA-USP)
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
PhD candidate in Music (USP)
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
Master's degree
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
PhD Candidate in Music
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Reel soundtracks by Ricardo Severo - 2024-25
    Audiovisual works by Ricardo Severo: OPEN REVOLUTION, directed by Steven Phil (2022) – documentary feature film – original music and sound mixing; BERGAMOT, directed by Hsu Chien – short film (2023) – original music - Best Original Music at the Lion King International Film Festival; HYPERTENSION, directed by Wolf Maya and Carlos Magalhães - telenovela for Rede Globo (1986-87) – theme song for the character Gioconda; PORTO DE ELIS - A Journey to the Diversity of Art, directed by Flávia Gazola – documentary feature film (2025) – theme song, sound design, incidental music and sound mixing; THE AMATEUR LOVER, directed by Carlos Gerbase – short film (2001) – original music and theme song; EL GOLD, directed by Gal Oppido – short fiction film (2015) - original music - Best TV/Video Soundtrack at the 2025 Music Professionals Awards.
    uniE608 Reel soundtracks by Ricardo Severo - 2023
    Audiovisual works by Ricardo Severo: ATENA, directed by Caco Souza – feature film (2023) – original music - Best Feature Film Soundtrack at the II FEBANCINE; BEYOND THE HORIZON, directed by Ricardo Waddington - telenovela for Rede Globo (2013-14) – original music; MONEY ID, directed by Steven Phil (2021) – documentary series – original music and sound mixing; ALICE IN THE WORLD OF THE INTERNET, directed by Fabrício Bittar - feature film (2022) – nominated for best children's feature film at the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro 2023 – lyrics and mastering of the songs; ASH WEDNESDAY, directed by João Pedro Prado and Bárbara Santos (2023) – short film (2023) – selection of the 73rd. Berlinale (Berlin Film Festival) – sound design, sound mixing and closing music; ANDES EXTREMO, directed by Wiland Pinsdorf – documentary series (2023) – original music, sound design and sound mixing.
    uniE608 Reel soundtracks by Ricardo Severo 2021-22
    Audiovisual works with original music by Ricardo Severo: WORK IN PROGRESS (inside OSESP), directed by Diego de Godoy for Prodigo Films - documentary series (2018); DEUS EX MACHINA, directed by Carlos Gerbase for Casa de Cinema - short fiction film (1985) - Kikito award for best music for a national short film at the Gramado Film Festival; JÓIA RARA, directed by Amora Mautner for Rede Globo (2013-14) - telenovela; ESCOLHAS, directed by Ivann Willig - short fiction film (2017) - award for best soundtrack at the Muriaré Film Festival (2018) and at GIMFA (2020); PANDÊMICOS, directed by Peu Lima (2020) - fiction series; 50 YEARS OF THE CITY BALLET OF São Paulo, directed by Diego de Godoy for Prodigo Films - documentary (2019).