Mariano Barreiro

Concert Pianist

Born in Argentina, Mariano Barreiro is a classically trained pianist with a deep passion for tango and jazz. Blending the passion of Argentine tango with harmonic sophistication and classical precision, he brings a unique, captivating voice to stages worldwide.

Biography

Background & Specialized Training

Classically trained at the prestigious Conservatorio Manuel de Falla in Buenos Aires, Mariano specialized in classical music, tango, and jazz. He refined his classical technique under Beatriz Pedrini and Juan Carlos Arabian, studied tango under the renowned Nicolás Ledesma, and mastered jazz with Santiago Giacobbe—former pianist for the legendary Astor Piazzolla.

International Performances & Tours

Throughout his career, Mariano has brought the soul of Argentine tango and jazz to global audiences through extensive international tours across North America, Europe, and South America:

• United States: Performed as a guest artist at Vanderbilt University, showcased at the iconic The Sound Room Jazz Club in San Francisco, and completed extensive U.S. tours spanning from Chicago to New Orleans and across numerous states. A featured artist at three consecutive editions of the prestigious San Francisco Tango Festival (ATUSA) and the Festival de Tango Red Carpet (Las Vegas / California).

• Europe: Played with Quinteto Negro La Boca at the Tampere Tango Festival in Finland, represented Argentine tango at the Festival de Tango de los Cinco Continentes in Switzerland, and has performed extensively across countless prominent tango milongas throughout Europe and North America.

• Argentina: Honored to perform at the acclaimed Festival de Tango de Zárate.

Present Day

Now based in Málaga, Spain, Mariano continues his mission as a concert pianist, composer, and educator—performing internationally, creating new works, and inspiring audiences and students through the universal language of music.