Artur Pinho Maria has conducted Orfeon Académico de Coimbra since 2008. He graduated in Musical Direction from the Conservatório Superior de Música de Gaia.
He is also principal conductor and artistic director of Coro Sinfónico Inês de Castro, Coro do Porto de Aveiro and Orfeão de Vale de Cambra. He leads choral conducting courses and vocal technique masterclasses.
His previous roles include artistic director and principal conductor of Orquestra Clássica do Centro and several academic and regional choirs. From 2015 to 2020, he was an invited assistant at the University of Minho's Music Department.