He also founded in 1991 and remains the Artistic Director of the V Paulo International Cello Competition, whose former winners include internationally renowned French concert cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras and Perttu Kivilaakso, member of the popular cello rock band Apocalyptica.
He established the V Paulo International Cello Competition in 1991 and has served as its Artistic Director. The competition's former winners include internationally famous French concert cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras and Perttu Kivilaakso, a member of the popular cello rock band Apocalyptica.