Artistic Partners

EMSO is proud to collaborate with numerous fellow performing artists and performing arts groups from within and around the East Metro. Together we have delivered a great variety of musical experiences, including a piano concerto highlighting the students of a local teacher; a collaboration with an acapella show chorus; an investigation of Indonesian music and dance; and an afternoon of big band swing music.

Artistic Partners for the 2025-2026 Concert Season:

Amos Lucidi, piano

EMSO is pleased to be have pianist Amos Lucidi join us for our Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue performance on March 15, 2026.

Amos is a multifaceted pianist with an extensive career as a soloist, collaborative artist, and educator. With a decade of experience in higher education across Mexico and the United States, Amos is also a passionate advocate for diversity initiatives, integrating cultural awareness into both teaching and performance.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, Amos has developed a particular interest in the fusion of popular traditions with classical forms, as reflected in his dissertation on Manuel Ponce’s Sonata No. 2. His studies also took him to Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, the Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali Pietro Mascagni in Italy, and the Universidad de las Artes de Yucatán in Mexico, earning top honors at each institution.

As an educator, Amos has held faculty positions at the Universidad de las Artes de Yucatán, where he taught applied piano and chamber music; and a TA position at the University of Minnesota, where he taught piano class. Additionally, he has mentored students at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music and Anthem Academy of Music, guiding young musicians toward advanced studies and professional careers. His dedication to education extends to masterclasses in Mexico, focusing on performance, literature, and composition for the piano.

In performance, Amos has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including the Orquesta Sinfónica de Yucatán, the Universidad de las Artes de Yucatán Orchestra, and the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra. He has also given solo recitals in renowned venues such as Steinway Hall (London), l’Église de Saint-Merry (Paris), and Teatro José Peón Contreras (Mérida), as well as at festivals in Mexico, Italy, and the United Kingdom. His repertoire spans from the classical canon to contemporary works, with a particular emphasis on Latin American composers and underrepresented voices in music.

An active proponent of cross-cultural artistic initiatives, Amos is the co-founder of Son de Cuerdas, a chamber ensemble dedicated to bridging cultures through Latin American classical and folk traditions. The ensemble has been selected as a Class Notes Artist for the 2024-2026 season, bringing music to students across Minnesota. He also co-founded the Viva México! Festival at the University of Minnesota, a groundbreaking celebration of Mexican music and arts that brought together musicians, visual artists, and scholars.

Throughout his career, Amos has been recognized with numerous awards, including First Prize at the CAVATINA Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition in the UK, Second Prize at Italy’s Premio Crescendo, and a FONCA-CONACYT Fellowship from the Mexican government. His work as a performer, educator, and cultural advocate continues to shape and inspire new generations of musicians.

EMSO’s Past Artistic Partners:

James R. Price, violin/fiddle
Ethnic Dance Theatre
Woodbury Dance Center
Cheryl Paschke, nyckelharpa
St. Mary’s Balalaika Orchestra
Gary Stucka, cello

Thank you to all of the artistic partners that have shared the stage with us over the years!