The first annual “Porto Pianofest in Paris” gala event is the kick-off for the Porto Pianofest’s summer activity, presenting the upcoming concert program for 2024 to the festival’s supporters and friends in the Paris area. Performances by Artistic Director, Nuno Marques; Associate Director, Mariel Mayz; and soprano, Lara Martins

The first annual “Porto Pianofest in Madrid” gala event is the kick-off for the Porto Pianofest’s summer activity, presenting the upcoming concert program for 2024 to the festival’s supporters and friends in the Madrid area. Performances by Artistic Director, Nuno Marques, and Associate Director, Mariel Mayz.

Solo performance at the Weill Art Gallery of the 92Y, curated by the Phoenix Ensemble.

Premiere performance of a new, original composition written for LOADBANG during their residency at Brandeis University

Mariel Mayz performs works from and discusses the process of creating her new CD, Cuban Sketches for Piano, which features music from legendary Cuban composer, Leo Brouwer, as well as original compositions and arrangements. This concert is exclusively for members of the Centro Cultural Cubano de Nueva York

Lecture and performance of works from Mariel’s latest CD, Cuban Sketches for Piano, which features music from legendary Cuban composer, Leo Brouwer, as well as original compositions and arrangements.

Premiere performance of a new, original composition written for SSA choir; commissioned by the Tenafly Education Foundation and premiered by the Tenafly High School Treble Choir.

In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Ernesto Lecuona’s passing, pianist, composer,
and educator Mariel Mayz caps the Centro Cultural Cubano de Nueva York’s Fall season with an eclectic repertoire of Lecuona pieces alongside works by other artists, including herself, who have been influenced by Cuba’s musical giant.

Solo performance for the Young Masters Recital Series at the Valley Cottage Public Library

Performance of all original works in a program curated by composer-performer, Clarice Assad.

The annual “Porto Pianofest in Washington D.C.” gala event is a fundraiser for Porto Pianofest’s activity, presenting the upcoming concert program for 2023 to the festival’s supporters and friends in the D.C. area. Performances by Artistic Director, Nuno Marques, and Associate Director, Mariel Mayz.

The annual “Porto Pianofest in New York” gala event is the kick-off for the Porto Pianofest’s summer activity, presenting the upcoming concert program for 2023 to the festival’s supporters and friends in the New York area. Performances by Artistic Director, Nuno Marques, and Associate Director, Mariel Mayz.

Collaborative concert of Greek Art Songs featuring soprano Alexandra Burkot, and pianist, Mariel Mayz

World Premiere performances of new compositions for voice and piano with text by Portuguese poets, Eugénio de Andrade, Pedro Mexia, Sophia de Mello Breyner, Agustina Bessa Luis, and Bernardo Soares. Featuring composers Daviel Davis, Daniel Bernardes, Rodrigo Cardoso, and Mariel Mayz. Performed and commissioned by soprano LARA MARTINS, and pianist, NUNO MARQUES.

Premiere performance of a new, original composition written for lovemusic collective during their residency at Brandeis University

Release of the album “Love At Last” by Classical Woman of the Year, LARA DOWNES; featuring an arrangement by Mariel Mayz of the famous Sammy Fain tune “I’ll Be Seeing You.”

New York-based pianist and composer Mariel Mayz makes her Music of the Americas debut with the launch of her latest release on Zoho Music, Cuban Sketches for Piano, featuring premiere recordings of piano music by Cuban composer superstar Leo Brouwer.
This event will take place in person at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas at 680 Park Ave; tickets are free.

PhD Candidate in Music Composition & Theory Mariel Mayz performs works from and discusses the process of creating her new CD, Cuban Sketches for Piano, which features music from legendary Cuban composer, Leo Brouwer, as well as original compositions and arrangements.

Live solo performance at the Owl Music Parlor in a double bill with Atlantic Collective.

PhD Candidate in Music Composition & Theory Mariel Mayz performs works from and discusses the process of creating her new CD, Cuban Sketches for Piano, which features music from legendary Cuban composer, Leo Brouwer, as well as original compositions and arrangements.

PhD Candidate in Music Composition & Theory Mariel Mayz performs works from and discusses the process of creating her new CD, Cuban Sketches for Piano, which features music from legendary Cuban composer, Leo Brouwer, as well as original compositions and arrangements.

Violist, Elise Frawley and pianist, Nuno Marques premiere a program of new works, including a new Mayz piece commissioned by the duo called, The Words Don’t Matter

Leo Brouwer: Cuban Sketches for Piano
Premiere Album available for worldwide distribution, online and on your favorite streaming platforms.

Invited Masterclass Guest and Performer

Organizer and Performer for Porto Pianofest’s annual Gala Event in Washington D.C.