Orquestra de Sopros da Academia de Artes de Chaves

Bio

Founded on October 1, 2008, as part of the AAC’s Foundational Music Programme,
the Wind Orchestra emerged to support the development of young musicians from
regional philharmonic bands. Initially comprising around 20 students, it quickly grew
into a platform for artistic and cultural advancement, attracting performers from
other regions and institutions. Today, the ensemble includes around 90 young
musicians from northern Portugal, representing various stages of musical
development. It performs regularly across Portugal and abroad, participating in
renowned festivals, competitions, and collaborative projects. Internationally
recognised for its artistic quality, the orchestra has become one of the most vibrant
and respected wind ensembles of its kind. It actively contributes to the evolution of
the wind band repertoire through commissions and premiere performances. The
ensemble has received 12 international distinctions, including First Prize at the 46th
Certamen Internacional de Música Vila d’Altea (Spain) and the 19th World Music
Contest – Concert Division (Netherlands). It has collaborated with acclaimed
soloists such as Florent Héau, Nuno Pinto, Jorge Almeida, and Loïc Schneider.
Since its foundation, the orchestra has been under the direction of Maestro Luciano
Pereira.

• Conductor | Luciano Pereira