María Luz Poirier is an advocate of contemporary music and emerging women composers from Latin América. For her outstanding artistry and impressive versatility, Poirier garnered recognition through the Italian Government Grant (MAE Scholarship), which allowed her to study at "Istituto Pietro Mascagni" (Livorno) in 2013 and 2014.

 

An alum of the Universidad Nacional de Rosario, María Luz's career began with Norma Scarafía and Ana María Cué. She continued her music education earning her Licenciatura in piano performance and MM in chamber music performance. She has worked with renowned musicians, including Daniel Rivera, Dario Ntaca, Edith Fisher, and Alexander Panizza. In 2002, Poirier was chosen as finalist in the IX Pau Casals International Competition. She has been awarded first prize in the XXV Mozarteum Festival for Young Talents.

 

María Luz is actively involved in several chamber music ensembles. Currently, she is a member of the all-women "Ensemble Warmi" and "Duo Ararokai", where she collaborates with double bassist Iris Marcipar. These groups are dedicated to promoting and preserving the music of Latin American composers from the 20th and 21st centuries. With Ensamble WARMI, Poirier has premiered more than 10 works in Argentina, Venezuela, and Brazil. 

 

In February 2024, María Luz toured the United States, performing Nadia Boulanger’s “Fantasie pour piano” with the Georgia Tech Orchestra. In addition, María Luz gave lectures and concerts at institutions such as Georgia State University, the University of North Georgia, and the Argentine Consulate in Atlanta.

 

Currently, María Luz is professor of piano and piano accompanist at the Carlos Guastavino Music School and the School of Music of Rosario, Argentina.