Luiz Tornaghi has been mastering since 1995. He began recording and mixing in 1986. After a two year “break” at the New England Conservatory, he worked from 1993 to 1995 in multiple studios in New York City. Back in Rio de Janeiro Luiz also got into digital mastering as it emerged. His work spans multiple genres including Rock, Jazz, Classical, Electro-Acoustic, Samba, Maracatu and so much more. His work has won multiple awards including 10 Latin GRAMMYs and many more nominations. A relatively random pick of a few names he has worked with, in no particular order:Illapu; Gilberto Gil; Carminho; Ivan Lins; Nelson Freire; Maria Bethânia; Chico Buarque; Francis Hime; Zélia Duncan; Tom Zé; Mario Adnet; Simone; Rita Lee; Joyce Moreno; Olivia Hime; Bob Gaulke; Alfredo del Penho; Edu Lobo; Carlos Lyra; Paula Morelenbaum; Jaques Morelenbaum; PianOrquestra; Casuarina; J. T. Meirelles; Bibi Ferreira; Zeca Pagodinho; Aquarela Carioca; Moacyr Luz; João Donato; Paulo Moura; Antônio Adolfo; Quarteto Maogani; Mart’nália. You can book Luiz for Mastering and Mixing Advice: master your music or get professional advice on your mix, with a world-class engineer.
WOODWINDS
1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon
BRASS
2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone
STRINGS
1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)
PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)
Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets
5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)
WOODWINDS
1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon
BRASS
2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone
STRINGS
1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)
PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)
Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets
5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)