Rumo ao Palco is a series of musical talks that aims to bring our students closer to the professional reality of music and direct contact with leading performers and composers.
Taking advantage of the visit of renowned musicians to the Algarve, the Conservatory promotes a series of informal musical talks, in which they are invited to share their artistic journey, personal and professional experiences, as well as reflections on the practice of the music profession.
These sessions aim to create a space for open dialogue between students, teachers, and guests, addressing various topics, ranging from audition preparation and work in an orchestral context to practice management, strategies for dealing with stage pressure, and the exploration of various career paths, such as composition, production, or career management.
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Sérgio Azevedo (composer)
Sérgio Azevedo was born in Coimbra, Portugal, in 1968. He studied Composition with Fernando Lopes-Graça at the Academia de Amadores de Música and at the Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa (ESML) with Constança Capdeville, the school where he completed his Higher Degree in Composition with top marks. He has won several national and international awards, including the “United Nations Prize” and the 2010 “Prémio Autores” (SPA), and his works are regularly commissioned and performed by prestigious performers and orchestras, appearing on more than 40 CDs. He has published two books, "A Invenção dos Sons" and "Olga Prats – Um Piano Singular", writes for "The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians", and has created several program series for RDP – Antena 2. He also frequently collaborates with the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in presenting and commenting on concerts and in writing program notes. Sérgio Azevedo holds a PhD from the University of Minho and has been a professor of Composition and Orchestration at ESML since 1993. His music is published by AVA – Musical Editions.
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