Rodrigo Marques
Welcome to the Official Website of Marimba Artist and Composer Rodrigo Marques
Marimba Artist, Composer & Professor
Rodrigo Marques is an internationally recognised marimba soloist and award winning composer. His music is performed across Europe, Asia and Australia, and he regularly appears at major festivals and with orchestras worldwide.
He also leads masterclasses and artistic residencies for the next generation of percussionists.
Performance
Composition
Teaching & Masterclasses
Internationally acclaimed marimba soloist, performing worldwide with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and at major festivals.
Original works premiered across Europe, Asia, and Australia, featured as set pieces in leading competitions, and commissioned by top festivals.
Dedicated educator offering international masterclasses, workshops, and mentorship to inspire the next generation of percussionists.
Biography
Internationally acclaimed Marimba Artist & Composer
Rodrigo Marques is an internationally recognised marimbist, composer, and improviser, celebrated for his unique artistry that bridges performance, composition, and education. His musical voice blends technical brilliance with poetic depth, creating performances that captivate audiences and inspire the new generation of percussionists.
Winner of prestigious international awards in both performance and composition, Rodrigo has appeared with renowned orchestras and at leading festivals across Europe, Asia, and Australia. His original works are regularly commissioned by festivals and conservatoires, and many have become set pieces in major international marimba competitions, affirming his role as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary percussion.
“Rodrigo Marques captivates audiences with breathtaking virtuosity and poetic depth on the marimba.”
“Rodrigo Marques captivates audiences with breathtaking virtuosity and poetic depth on the marimba.”
— Festival Review, Belgium
Upcoming Events
- Mar 2027 Recording — 2 New Marimba Concerti Bangkok Philharmonic Orchestra • Bangkok, Thailand
- Aug 2026 Recording — 2 Concerti for Marimba Radio Prague Philharmonic Orchestra • Prague, Czech Republic
- Aug 2026 International Percussion Festival Thailand
- Jan 2026 International Percussion Festival Croatia
- Dec 2025 World Premiere — Quartet (Marimba Christmas Fantasy) Belgium
- Nov 2025 International Percussion Festival Jeju, South Korea
- Nov 2025 International Marimba Festival Mexico
- Oct 2025 Permafrost Concerto — Guest Soloist Chinese Orchestra • Shanghai, China
- Sep 2025 World Premiere — Jade Voyagers Italy
Videos
“The marimba is my voice – a
storyteller of rhythm and colour.”
— Rodrigo Fernandes Marques, Portugal
“The marimba is my voice – a
storyteller of rhythm and colour.”
“The marimba is my voice – a
storyteller of rhythm and colour.”
— Rodrigo Fernandes Marques, Portugal
For more information on performances, works, and collaborations, please visit the contact page.