Ricardo Veiga

Pianist, Composer, Film Producer, and Entrepreneur.

Ricardo Veiga is a multi-talented artist, excelling in various fields such as entrepreneurship, classical piano, composition, and film production. Ricardo began his piano journey at the age of 5 in Pasadena, CA. At the age of ten, he moved to England with his family to study under the guidance of José Feghali, the gold medalist of the 1985 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. After spending four years in England, Ricardo relocated to Rio de Janeiro, where he had the privilege of studying with the internationally acclaimed pianist Linda Bustani.

In 1994, Ricardo was awarded a full scholarship to pursue his piano studies at Texas Christian University (TCU), where he had the opportunity to study once more under the tutelage of José Feghali, who was the artist in residence at TCU. Seeking new horizons, Ricardo moved to Los Angeles in 1998 to embark on a career in the film industry as a composer and producer. Throughout his career, he has produced numerous award-winning short films and feature films, many of which can be found on popular streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Ricardo's musical talents extend beyond film production, as he has composed scores for over 20 films, earning him accolades such as the Best Score and Best Song in a Movie at the Nashville Film Festival in 2014. In addition to his accomplishments in the film industry, Ricardo is also the Co-Founder of Polaris Management, a renowned management company representing top-performing artists in the classical music industry.

Fluent in three languages, Ricardo's passion for cultural diversity extends to his love for cooking ethnic dishes from all over the world. His dedication to his craft and creative abilities have garnered him recognition, including a review from the Los Angeles Times in 2011 that described his music as "achingly beautiful."