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 initiated the V Paulo International Cello Competition in 1991 and has been its Artistic Director. The competition's previous winners include internationally renowned French concert cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras and Perttu Kivilaakso, a member of the popular cello rock band Apocalyptica.