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Michael Dias, guitar

Michael Dias completed a Bachelor of Music in his  hometown of Calgary, and a Master of Music at the University of Victoria. In 2019, he earned a PhD in musicology at the University of Victoria School of Music. As a guitarist, he regularly performs with prominent ensembles such as the Tsilumos Ensemble, Aventa and the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.  In 2017, he recorded the album "Concentric Rings" with the Victoria Guitar Trio featuring new works by Canadian composers. The Victoria Guitar Trio earned a nomination for Classical Artist/Ensemble of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards in 2018.  Michael also teaches guitar at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.