Exploring identity, memory, and sound beyond the Western canon
Caio Facó is a Brazilian composer and educator based in the Kingdom of Bahrain. His work unfolds at the threshold between sound and gesture, where composition becomes a space for listening across cultures, materials and temporalities. Drawing from Western traditions and Eastern musical practices, his music engages with resonance and the physical presence of sound as a living force.
His artistic path moves between structure and emergence. In recent years, living in the Gulf has reshaped his musical language, leading him toward approaches rooted in memory and the embodied experience of listening. His works often explore sound as energy – its density, friction and transformation – seeking forms that are less constructed than discovered.
His music has been performed internationally by leading ensembles and soloists, including the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (Brazil), International Contemporary Ensemble (USA), Mivos Quartet (USA), Ensemble MPMP (Portugal), Ensemble CEPROMUSIC (Mexico) and the Chamber Orchestra of Valdivia (Chile). Collaborations with performers such as violinist Emmanuele Baldini (Italy) and pianist Jiajia Li (China) have further shaped his approach to instrumental writing as a site of dialogue.
He holds a PhD in Music from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Alongside his compositional work, he is Assistant Professor of Music and Sound Design at Bahrain Polytechnic University, where he teaches composition, music for media and sound design. His pedagogical work reflects an ongoing commitment to critical listening, storytelling and the integration of creative practice with reflection. His work has been recognized by international competitions, grants and institutions, including the Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa (Portugal), the International Composition Competition (Bosnia and Herzegovina), the Tinta Fresca Award (Brazil) and the Ibermúsicas program (Ibero-America).
Visitors are welcome to explore his works, recordings and projects, and to get in touch through the contact page for collaborations or dialogue.
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