Press Conference – 6th International Clarinet Festival “Portus Naonis”

Yang Bai is a senior at Sichuan Conservatory of Music and a member of Sichuan Clarinet Society. He studied with Sun Zhen, clarinet teacher of Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Buffet Young Artist and Asia Executive of International Clarinet Association. Yang Bai won the third place in the 3rd Buffet Professional group and was also enter finalist in the Lisbon International Clarinet Competition.

Yixin Li was born in China in 1998 and graduated at the Xi'an Conservatory of Music, completed his Master's degree at the Liège Conservatory, and further studied at the University of Music in Dresden. He is currently studying at the Hochschule für Musik in Weimar.
He has participated in numerous masterclasses with prominent clarinetists and has stood out in various competitions, including 1st prize at the Singapore Wind and Music Arts Competition and 1st prize at the Woodwind Solo Competition of the Orchestra.

Fhiama Valentina Alzate Gómez was born in Colombia in 1998 where she graduated in Clarinet at the University of Cauca and continued her studies in Barcelona (Spain) where she is pursuing a Master's degree in Interpretation of Classical and Contemporary Music at the "Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu," with Prof. Darío Mariño Varela. She has refined her skills by attending numerous masterclasses with important teachers and is currently playing with the "OAcademy Orchestra Institute."

César Camilo Cipagauta Zambrano, nasce a Tunja, Colombia, nel 1998 e si diploma a Bogotà all’Università della Colombia per poi perfezionarsi all’Università di Augusta in Germania dove attualmente frequenta un master con i professori H.Harrer e D. Schöndorfer.
Ha seguito masterclass sia in Europa che negli Stati Uniti e ha suonato con la Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra e la Clarinet Bogota Youth Philharmonic Band.

Kim Woo Young was born in Jeju in South Korea. He obtained his licence in 2021 and his master degree in 2023 from Jeju National University. During his time at the university, he stood out by performing as a soloist with the Jeju National University Symphony Orchestra. he has won prizes in several competitions, including the Conours International Les Cles d’Or in France, and has performed in a variety of concerts, such as solo recitals and chamber music in Seoul and Jeju.
He is a member of the Clarinet Ensemble of Daon, B-M, Ensemble l’Ilot, etoile Ensemble in two regions in Seoul and Jeju and also worked as a soloist in Korea.

Diana Marcovik was born in Rijeka in 2003 and studied at the "Ivan Matetić Ronjgov" Music School in Rijeka, in Professor Goran Prša's class, where she graduated in 2022. She is currently in her second year at the "Academy of Music" in Ljubljana, in Professor Jože Kotar's class and his assistant David Gregorc. She participates in numerous international and national competitions where she stands out by winning many first prizes. Over the years, she has performed in concerts in various Croatian cities, such as: Rijeka, Zagreb, Osijek, Dubrovnik, Pula, and Varaždin.
In 2023, she held a solo recital in Samobor as part of the 48th edition of the "Autumns of Samobor" and the competition for young musicians "Ferdo Livadić". She is part of a clarinet sextet and often plays in the Young Slovene Symphony Orchestra "Crescendo" and the symphony orchestra of the Academy of Music in Ljubljana. She has enhanced her skills by attending numerous masterclasses where she was able to study with world-renowned professors.

Megumi Ozawa was born in 1998 in Japan and graduated in clarinet from the Namazu-Nishi High School. She subsequently studied at the Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo, where she graduated. She obtained the concert diploma at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional in Paris, where she also specialized in Chamber Music, Musical Interpretation, and Conducting.
She distinguished herself in international competitions and in 2023 and 2024 she performed with the Ile de France National Orchestra.

Gianluca Pio Colaci was born in Messina in 2002 and started playing the clarinet at the age of 11. At the age of 14, he was admitted to the "A. Corelli" Conservatory of Messina, in the class of M° G.F. Corpina. He graduated with top marks and is currently in the first year of the two-year degree course. He has participated in auditions for youth orchestras and has played with many orchestras such as the Wind Orchestra of the Corelli Conservatory and the Sicilian Clarinet Orchestra. In 2024, he won the audition as the principal clarinet in the Youth Orchestra Flanders in Antwerp.

He has attended masterclasses led by internationally renowned clarinetists and has distinguished himself in national and international competitions: 1st prize at the 24th Placido Mandanici Competition in 2023, 1st prize at the 5th National Competition Santa Cecilia in Music in 2023, and the Special Prize "Aniello De Vita" at the International Clarinet Competition "Città di Vallo della Lucania" (2024).

Elisa Costantini began studying the clarinet at the age of 8, continuing her path at the first level higher institute in her city. She later attended the A. Mariotti Musical High School in Perugia and in 2020 was admitted to the first-level Academic Diploma course at the F.Morlacchi Conservatory in Perugia, where she graduated with top marks and honors.
She has attended various advanced courses and has performed with orchestras such as the A. Mariotti Musical High School Orchestra, the Assisi Youth Orchestra, the Trasimeno Youth Orchestra, the F. Morlacchi Conservatory Orchestra in Perugia (with which she has performed on several occasions as a soloist), the Perugia Chamber Orchestra, and the La Fenice Theatre Orchestra in Venice. Alongside orchestral activities, she also engages in chamber music, which has allowed her to participate in numerous concerts during the chamber music festivals organized by the F. Morlacchi Conservatory, the University for Foreigners of Perugia and also on the occasion of the Festival of Young Concertists in Castel Rigone.

She has been awarded in several national and international competitions and is currently attending the second-level academic diploma course at the F. Morlacchi Conservatory in Perugia under the guidance of Prof. Luca Saracca.

Giuseppe Pio Di Bella began studying clarinet in 2011 at the secondary school, continuing to study privately with Maestro Luigi Cuva. Then he continues his studies at the "A. Toscanini" Conservatory in Ribera with Maestro Gianluca Campagnolo, where he obtains his first-level academic diploma with honors and mention. In 2024 he achieves his second-level academic diploma with honors at the "V.Bellini" Conservatory in Catania under the guidance of Maestro Mariano Lucci.

He has attended masterclasses and advanced courses under the guidance of clarinetists such as Giovanni Punzi, Gianluigi Caldarola, Vincenzo Paci, Sauro Berti, Calogero Palermo, and Pascal Moraguès. He has been awaerded the 1st prize in numerous national music competitions. He is currently attending the Advanced Course at the "Scatola Sonora" Music Academy, under the guidance of Maestro Calogero Palermo.

Isabella Eugenia Falcone was born in Corigliano Calabro in 2000 and at the age of 6 began amateur studies in percussion. In 2014, she performed as the second clarinetist in the youth symphonic orchestra of Calabria conducted by Maestro Ferruccio Messinese, with whom she would collaborate a few years later as a drummer in his jazz band. In 2017, she participated in the Conducting Course for Wind Orchestra held by the Ama Calabria association in collaboration with the conservatory of Vibo Valentia.
Thanks to this course, she would later conduct the Philharmonic Orchestra of Mirandola (Bologna) and soloists such as Jorgen Van Rijen. She earned her first-level academic diploma (2021) and second-level diploma (2023) in Clarinet with top marks. She is attending an advanced clarinet course with G. Caldarola. She is currently enrolled in the three-year percussion course at the F. Torrefranca Conservatory in Vibo Valentia under the guidance of Maestro V. Naso and the two-year program in chamber music at the conservatory of Cosenza S. Giacomantonio under the guidance of Maestro A.Meluso.

Michele Gigliotti was born in Cosenza where he started playing the piano at age of 4, his conservatory career starts at the age of 12 with the clarinet. The music took him to travel in Italy but also in Republic of San Marino, in Cezch Repubblic, Spain and USA for concerts in orchestral ensambles and soloist.
He has played also international and jazz music, with groups in wich learned to mix the clarinet with vibraphone or keys. He played like soloist in the clarinet choir of Accademia Italiana del Clarinetto conducted by Piero Vincenti. During his studies had the opportunity to meet, study with and also accompain soloists like Corrado Giuffredi, Gabriele Mirabassi, Calogero Palermo, Andrew Marriner, Piero Vincenti, Adalberto Ferrari, Giovanni Punzi, Bepi d’Amato.

He has two degrees, one of three years at Conservatorio di Cosenza, taken with 110/110 and lode, and the second is a two year degree at Conservatorio Bruno Maderna di Cesena with 110/110 with Maestro Piero Vincenti. Now he lives in Vicenza, studying at conservatoire with Adalberto Ferrari on interpretations and storically informed executions. In October 2024 he started studying with Alessandro Carbonare at Accademia di Santa Cecilia.

Valeria Lupi was born in Sanremo in 1999 and has a versatile career both in chamber music and in orchestra. She performed in chamber music ensembles in prestigious festivals in Italy, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany. She performed as soloist with orchestra Mozart Clarinet Concerto with the “G. Verdi” Conservatory Orchestra in Turin, with “I Solisti di Kyiv” in Atri, with Orchestra da Camera Città di Padova in Padova. As orchestral player, she collaborated in the role of Principal and Second Clarinet with Fondazione Arturo Toscanini di Parma, Fondazione Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo, TicinoMusica Festival Orchestra in Lugano, MITO SettembreMusica Festival Orchestra in Milan, De Sono Orchestra for Lingotto Musica in Turin, playing with soloists and conductors such as Victoria Mullova, Francesca Dego, Giovanni Gnocchi, Marco Rizzi, Antonello Manacorda, Alexander Shelley, Francesco Lanzillotta.Since may 2024 she regularly collaborates as Principal Clarinet with Orchestra del Friuli Venezia Giulia after winning the audition. She qualified and has been recommended for “G. Rossini” Symphony Orchestra in Pesaro, Orchestra del Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza, Orchestra del Friuli Venezia Giulia, Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo, Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée of Aix-en-Provence, Orchestra Academy Bergen National Opera.
She was awarded in competitions such as “14° concorso città di Piove di Sacco”, special prize “Maria Cerruti Vercellotti” for the best ensemble at “Ducale Lab” competition organized by Camerata Ducale of Vercelli, First absolute Prize at “4° international competition città di Sarzana”, First absolute Prize ex aequo at “A.Gi.Mus Padova Competition”, “Omizzolo Prize” at OmizzoloPeruzzi Competition. She also won the "Emma Contestabile" Prize given by the Accademia Chigiana assigned by Bruno Giuranna, and a scholarship offered by Scatola Sonora Academy assigned by Calogero Palermo. She played in prestigious venues such as Victoria Hall in Genève, Auditorium Giovanni Agnelli and Teatro Vittoria in Turin, Teatro Giovanni da Udine, Nathan Milsteinsalen in Stockholm, Teatro Dal Verme in Milano, Palazzo Chigi- Saracini in Siena, Salle Olivier Alain in Paris, Accademia di Musica di Pinerolo, Sala Eutherpe in Leon, Teatro Dengra in Baza. She begins her studies in her hometown at a very young age with Marco Perfetti. She later continues her training with Fulvio Schiavonetti at Conservatorio di Musica “Giuseppe Verdi” in Torino, where she graduates in 2022 with full honors. She currently refines her skills thanks to the precious guide of Calogero Palermo at “Scatola Sonora” Academy in Rome. In 2022 she was admitted in the class of chamber music of Paul Meyer and Eric Le Sage at Conservatoire à Rayonnemet Règional de Paris.
She attended masterclasses by Fabrizio Meloni, Yehuda Gilda, Sharon Kam, Bruno Giuranna, Enrico Pace, Patrick Messina. Since 2020, she is a scholarship winner of the prestigious “De Sono Associazione per la Musica”.

Francesco Manuli was born in Messina in 2004. He currently attends the Conservatorio "A. Corelli" in Messina after obtaining the First Level Academic Diploma in Clarinet in the class of Maestro Carmelo Crisafulli. He has won numerous National and International competitions, including the Absolute First Prize at the Taormina, Naso, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Giarre competitions and the Second Prize at the International Competition of Carlino. He plays with many musical Associations, including Symphony Orchestras, Wind Orchestras, and with the Sicilian Clarinet Orchestra. He has collaborated externally with the Orchestra V: Emanuele in Messina, performing Norma, an opera by V: Bellini. He holds the position of Principal Clarinet at the Sound Project Wind Orchestra. He performed at the International Clarinet Congress in Tilburg (Netherlands), collaborating with the Calamus Clarinet Ensemble from the Conservatory of Catania. He has played with many internationally renowned musicians, such as Calogero Palermo. Vincenzo Paci, Piero Vincenti, Olivier Patey, Andrea Fallico, Aron Chiesa, Salvatore Passalacqua, Giovanni Punzi, Paolo Beltramini.
Currently attends the annual course with M° Calogero Palermo at the Scatola Sonora in Rome and also the annual course with M° Giovanni Punzi at La Smul in Lentini. He participated in a short-term Erasmus activity at the Conservatory of Vigo (ES). In this activity, he took part in masterclasses with renowned teachers, including: Lorenzo Coppola, Roberto Noche, Csaba Palfi, Chen Halevi, Roberto D’Urbano, and Anton Dressler. During those days, he performed in various concerts: a concert with the Clarinet Quintet of the Conservatory of Messina, a concert for two Clarinets and Piano by Ponchielli, and a concert with a clarinet choir consisting of all the Erasmus Clarinetists. He won the International Competition for Wind Orchestra "Flicorno d’Oro" in Riva del Garda, in collaboration with the Municipal Band of Alcara Li Fusi (ME).

Cesare Marchetti was born in 2000 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Clarinet with top marks and honors at the State Conservatory "Gioachino Rossini" in Pesaro, under the guidance of M. Agide Brunelli. Always under his guidance, he obtained a second-level degree in Clarinet with top marks and honors at the State Conservatory "Gioachino Rossini" in Pesaro. He has performed extensively as a soloist with the Oro del Reno Orchestra. In 2024, following an internal selection at the conservatory, he performed as a soloist the Concerto No. 2 Op. 57 for clarinet and orchestra by L. Spohr with the G. Rossini conservatory orchestra in Pesaro.

He has attended several clarinet masterclasses with teachers such as: Fabrizio Meloni, Calogero Palermo, Nicolas Baldeyrou, Philippe Cuper, Maura Marinucci, Gabriele Mirabassi, Stephan Veermersch, Nuno Pinto, Francois Benda. . In the orchestral field, he has collaborated with: the Bulgaria Classic Orchestra, with which he undertook a 50-day tour in China between December 2023 and January 2024 as the principal clarinet, the Orchestra of the Olimpico Theatre in Vicenza, the Oro del Reno Orchestra in Bologna, the Senza Spine Orchestra in Bologna, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, with which he performed during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Andrea Marenghi was born in 1999 in Brescia and obtained his first and second level academic degree at the Achille Peri Conservatory in Reggio Emilia under the guidance of aestro G.Picciati. Over the years, he deepened his study of the clarinet with G.Casani and D.Bandieri, participating in masterclasses with F.Meloni and A.Scaffardi. At the same time, he focused on the study of the E-flat clarinet with M.Trapletti and L.Russo.
In 2018, he was admitted to the Musica Mundi international chamber music course & festival (BE), where he had the opportunity to study with Maestro R. van Spaendonck and perform in the festival's namesake orchestra conducted by L.Kerbel. He has held the position of principal clarinetist with the Orchestra delle Alpi Euritmus.

Federico Martinello, despite his young age, has already received international recognition as a musician. He began his studies under the guidance of his father and graduated with top marks from the Conservatorio 'J. Tomadini' in Udine with Professor Nicola Bulfone. He subsequently obtained a Master in Concert at the Haute École de Musique de Genève in Professor Romain Guyot's class. His musical education has been enriched through studies at prestigious institutions such as the Kunstuniversität Graz with Professor Stefan Schilling, the Chigiana Academy in Siena, and the National Academy of Santa Cecilia in Rome with Professor Alessandro Carbonare. He currently works as a freelance musician both in orchestral and chamber music settings.

Recently, he performed as guest principal clarinet with the 'G. Verdi' Theatre Orchestra of Trieste and the I Pomeriggi Musicali Orchestra of Milan. He has been awarded in numerous national and international competitions, including 2nd prize at the Cluj International Music Competition 2023 (with no first prize awarded) and 2nd prize at the International Clarinet Competition "Sava Dimitrov". As a soloist, he has performed with orchestras such as the State Philharmonic of Transylvania, the State Philharmonic of Târgu Mureș, and the State Philharmonic of Satu Mare. His performances have been enthusiastically received, garnering excellent reviews. Passionate about chamber music, he explores a repertoire ranging from the classical period to contemporary music. In 2022, he had the privilege of performing the Natascha Trio by Péter Eötvös in the presence of the composer. Some of his performances have been broadcast by RTS (Radio Télévision Suisse) and Romanian television TVR.

Serena Pattacini was born in 1999 and graduated in 2024 from the A.Peri Conservatory in Reggio Emilia under the guidance of Maestro Giovanni Picciati. She deepened her study of the bass clarinet with Maestro Paolo De Gaspari. She attended masterclasses with Maestros Fabrizio Meloni, Davide Bandieri, Andrea Scaffardi, and Rocco Parisi.
In 2021, she performed in the National Orchestra of Conservatories as a bass clarinetist. In 2023, she performed at the Music Festival at Villa Albrizzi in Este (PD) and at the Teatro Farnese in Parma, collaborating with the Arrigo Boito Conservatory of Parma, always under the direction of Maestro Pierpaolo Maurizzi.

Giovanni Rabbito begins studying the clarinet at the middle school with a musical focus 'Padre Pio da Pietrelcina' in Ispica. He then continues his studies privately at the 'Pino Rosa' Musical Association in Ispica. In 2019, he passed the admission exams for the first level three-year academic course at the Vincenzo Bellini Conservatory in Catania. Alongside his academic studies with Maestro Carmelo dell’Acqua, he attends numerous masterclasses and advanced courses with renowned clarinetists. He is currently enrolled in an annual advanced course in Clarinet with teacher Calogero Palermo at the 'Scatola Sonora' Music Academy in Rome. He is a member of the 'Calamus Clarinet Ensemble' directed by Maestro Carmelo dell’Acqua and has participated in numerous concerts both within the ensemble and as a soloist.
He has received numerous awards at national music competitions, including the absolute first prize at the XII International Competition for Young Musicians in the city of Massa, the first prize at the 15th International Music Competition 'Luigi Cerritelli', and the IV Sonus online music contest, as well as the second prize at the XLI International Music Competition in the city of Stresa and the XV Musical Performance Competition in the city of Philadelphia. In 2023, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Clarinet at the Conservatory of Catania with the highest marks and honors. He is currently in the second year of the two-year academic second level program at the same Conservatory.

Letizia Scarpa graduated with a diploma in clarinet at the J. Tomadini Conservatory in Udine, under the guidance of Maestro Davide Teodoro. She then specialized at the "A. Peri-Merulo" conservatory under the guidance of Maestro Giovanni Picciati and Mirco Ghirardini. She continued her studies with renowned international masters including Fabio Di Casola, Hans Colbers, Vincenzo Paci, and Fabrizio Meloni.
As a soloist, she has been awarded in various national and international competitions such as the "onde sonore" musical competition in Jesolo, the national competition Città di Belluno, the international competition Città di Palmanova, and she qualified for the finals of the international competition Città di Fano. Additionally, she participated in the international competition Città di Palmanova in the composers section as an interpreter. In 2023, she won the second prize at the "Buffet Crampon Paris" scholarship at the "Milano Music Master" academy.
In 2024she won the "Buffet Crampon Paris" scholarship at the "Milano Music Master" academy. She is currently attending the CAS in Orchestral Studies, under the guidance of Maestro Jordi Pons at the Conservatory of Italian Switzerland.

Francesco Vitale is attending the third academic year at the A. Corelli Conservatory of Music in the class of Maestro Giuseppe Corpina. He has played in the youth band of AMBIMA. He participates in various competitions, winning 1st prize at the Salvuccio Percacciolo competition in Mirto and 3rd place at the Vallo della Lucania competition.
He has attended several masterclasses with internationally renowned teachers. In 2024, he won the second category at the Flicorno d’Oro competition with the Alcarese musical association.

Katrīna Stikute-Ozola is a talented Latvian clarinetist currently pursuing her Master’s degree at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music.
She has won first prize in category X at the North International Music Competition and has participated in several other competition. Katrīna has gained extensive orchestral experience, performing with school ensembles, festival orchestras, and professional orchestras, including Orchestra Riga and Liepāja Symphony Orchestra.

Mara Santos dos Anjos was born in 2003 in Lisbon, Portugal. She initially studied at the Music School of the National Conservatory of Lisbon with Rui Martins and Luis Gomes and, under his guidance, graduated in clarinet at the University of Évora, where she is currently continuing her studies for a Master's in Music Teaching. She has attended numerous masterclasses in both clarinet and orchestra and has won several awards in various competitions, including the second place in 2024 at the 1st Iberian Bass Clarinet Competition.

Eduarda Vieira was born in Portugal and began her musical studies at the age of 7 in Ourém. She has been awarded in several Cpmpetition: 1st place in the "1st Ourearte Woodwind Competition", 1st place in the "1st Competition for Wind and Percussion Instrumentalists" organised by Ourearte. In July 2014 she obtained a mention of honour in the Nacional Clarinet and Saxophone Competition “Sons de Cabral” in Category, in the clarinet category. In 2021 she obtained the 1st Place in the “José Massarrão International Competition”. She attended as a participant in several clarinet Masterclasses/Workshops with famous teachers.
She also took part in various Wind Orchestra internships under the artistic direction of the several conductors ("Zêzere Arts", Youth Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra of the Coimbra Conservatory). In 2024, she was awarded 2nd place in the "Terras de Santiago International Music Competition". She is currently studying for a degree in Music – Clarinet Performance at the University of Évora under the guidance of Professor Luís Gomes.
Eduarda Vieira is also a member of the "Sociedade Filarmónica Ouriense", under the current artistic direction of conductor João Paulo Fernandes, the "Orquestra Sinfónica Juvenil" under the artistic direction of conductor Christopher Bochmann, and the "Filarmónica União Taveirense" under the artistic direction of conductor João Paulo Fernande.

Flavio Castellanos Lozano was born in Madrid in 2005. He began studying clarinet at the age of 9, and in 2018, he enrolled at CIEM F. Moreno Torroba, where he studied for five years under the guidance of L.Fernández Organista. He also received lessons from Á.Belda Amorós, a member of the ONE (National Orchestra of Spain). He is currently studying with J. Martinez Garcia and E.R.Beltran for the Higher Degree in Musical Interpretation. He is currently playing as 1st clarinet and 2nd clarinet with the Madrid Symphony Orchestra - Principal Orchestra of the Teatro Real and plays as 1st clarinet with the Young Orchestra of the Community of Madrid (JORCAM).
He has been awarded in 2022 the 1st Prize at the International Clarinet Competition of Picanya – Valencia, the 2nd price in 2019 at the Young Performers Competition of Estepona- Malaga.

Rocío Fernández Alfonso was born in Orihuela (Alicante) on 2004, into a family with a long musical tradition.She began his clarinet studies at the "Pedro Terol" Professional Music Conservatory in Orihuela at the age of 8 with Professor Alfonso Javier Alfonso González, completing her Professional Studies in Clarinet in 2022 with an outstanding grade. She is currently in his third year of the Clarinet Performance Degree at Musikene – Centro Superior de Música del País Vasco, with Professors J.LEstellés, S.Barranco, and A.Molinos. She has participated in various courses receiving classes with great clarinetists. She has performed several times as a soloist and in 2024, she collaborated with the BilbaoMunicipal Band. She has been a member of the FSMCV Youth Symphonic Band since 2023.

Ahinoa Gorraiz Casanova was born in Spain in 2003 and is currently studying for a degree in Clarinet and Composition at the Higher Conservatory of Music of Navarra. She has attended several masterclasses with prestigious teachers and has performed with the La Pamplonesa Symphony Band, the FIM Symphony Band of Valencia, the Valencia Symphony Orchestra, and the Navarra Symphony Band.

Pablo Lopez Ortega was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) in 2004. He studied at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía with Professor Pascal Moraguès, and at the Colburn School in Los Angeles (USA) with Professor Yehuda Gilad, receiving a full scholarship in both institutions. He receives clarinet and chamber music masterclasses from musicians such as Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Hansjörg Schellenberger, Gustavo Nuñez, Nicolas Baldeyrou, Radovan Vlaktovic, Marta Gulyas, Ralf Gothoni, Calogero Palermo, Arno Piters, Pablo Barragán, Sergio Pires, Florent Heau, Pirmin Grehl and Vicente Alberola, among others. During his career he has won several awards and recognitions such as 1st prize in Chieti Classica International Competition (Italy), 1st prize in International Artist Competition (Vienna), 1st prize in 4season Vienna International Musician Competition (MozartHaus Vienna), 1st prize in Verão Clássico (Lisbon), awarded XIII Concurso Internacional Peregrinos Musicales (2023), 1st prize in woodwind and instrumental groups in the Euskadi Young Musicians Competition. He has collaborated as a soloist with orchestras such as the Real Filharmonía de Galicia, Kiev Virtuosi String Orchestra, Banda Municipal de Música de Vitoria, EIO Orkestra and Madrid Metropolitan Orchestra at the Auditorio Nacional. As first clarinet of the Euregio Orchestra and the Hundisburg Castle Orchestra, he has given concerts in Germany and Holland.
He has also played with the Freixenet Symphony Orchestra or the Colburn Orchestra (conducted by Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Peter Csaba, David Afkham and Juanjo Mena) and with the R.S. School Sinfonietta (conducted by Zsolt Nagy).

Juan Manuel Martín Rodríguez began his studies at the age of 8 at his local music school and later obtained a professional music degree at the Javier Perianes Conservatory in Huelva. He finished his studies in Cordoba under the direction of Juan José Amores and Francisco José González, where he was awarded the end-of-degree prize. He is currently studying for a master's degree in performance at the University of Évora with Professor Luís Gomes. Throughout his training, he has participated on several occasions with the Orquesta de Córdoba. He has taken part in masterclasses with clarinettists of the stature of Shirley Brill, Vitor Fernandes, Enrique Pérez Piquer, José Franch Ballester, among others.

Jonathan Lopez was born in Texas - USA in 1999 and graduated in clarinet at the University of British Columbia, then continued his studies and obtained a Master’s degree at the Yale School of Music in 2024. He has attended numerous masterclasses with important clarinet teachers and currently plays with the Albany Symphony, New England Chamber Orchestra, New World Symphony, and the New Haven Symphony.

BIOGRAPHY: Juan Manuel Martin Rodriguez e Diana Markovic