Born in 1997 in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Octávio Deluchi forged his musical identity in the neighboring city of Prados. Steeped in the rich cultural traditions of Brazil, he has emerged as one of the defining classical guitarists of his generation. Through an integrative artistic approach, his work spans performance, creative direction, scholarly research, and music education.
Now based in New York City, Deluchi has performed across Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Chile, and the United Kingdom, appearing at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Americas Society, BNDES, Sala Sergio Magnani, Cidade das Artes, Palácio das Artes, Davis Performance Hall, and the Sala de Conciertos Luis Ángel Arango.
Critically acclaimed, Deluchi was hailed by Brazilian newspaper O Tempo as “one of the greatest talents of the Brazilian guitar today,” while critic Humberto Amorim described him as “a living reality and a victorious celebration of our instrument in the world.” His latest album, Borogodó, released in March 2026 on the Latin Grammy–winning label Kuarup, has garnered media praise, with critic Aquiles Rique Reis highlighting his “breathtaking performance.” The project positions Deluchi alongside legendary figures of Brazilian music on the label's roster, including Sérgio Assad, Odair Assad, Raphael Rabello, Baden Powell, and Renato Teixeira.
As a scholar and arranger, Deluchi recently published Chiquinha Gonzaga: Guitar Arrangements through Les Productions d’Oz (Canada). Featuring twelve original solo arrangements and a preface with contributions from Sérgio Assad, João Luiz, and other prominent voices, the globally distributed edition brings 19th-century Brazilian heritage to the international guitar canon. His catalog of publications also extends to Guitar Chamber Music Press (USA) and ADVB (Brazil).
A champion of contemporary repertoire, Deluchi has collaborated with distinguished composers such as Sérgio Assad, Tania León, Vicente Paschoal, João Luiz, Luís Carlos Barbieri, and Elodie Bouny. Highlights include the premiere of Paschoal’s Sonata (dedicated to Deluchi) and the U.S. premiere of João Luiz’s MadrigAfro for guitar and orchestra alongside the São Paulo Chamber Soloists. As a chamber musician, he regularly shares the stage with celebrated artists including Miguel Braga, Emmanuele Baldini, René Izquierdo, Celil Refik Kaya, Gabriele Leite, and Eduardo Leandro.
Beyond the concert hall, Deluchi is a dedicated cultural entrepreneur and educator. In 2024, he launched SERTÃO Americas to foster artistic and pedagogical dialogue between Brazil and the U.S. He serves as director of the Mostra de Violão da Lira Ceciliana and co-coordinator of the Brazilian Classical Guitar Community (BCGC). With over a decade of teaching experience, including prior faculty roles at Radford University and Stony Brook University at the undergraduate level, he currently serves on the faculty at EzraGuitar in New York City.
Deluchi is a laureate of more than 15 national and international competitions, including top honors at the IBLA Grand Prize, the Philadelphia International Music Festival Concerto Competition, and the Charlottesville, Souza Lima, and Musicalis Guitar Competitions. He holds degrees from the Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Radford University, and Stony Brook University, having mentored under masters such as Guilherme Vincens, João Luiz, Robert Trent, Paulo Martelli, Fábio Zanon, Vladmir Agostini, and Ian Guest. In a strategic expansion of his discography, Deluchi recently joined the roster of Rio-based management firm Século30, with new recording initiatives slated for release through 2027.
