On the Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa:

‘I emphasise the extraordinary work of this group of young musicians led by conductor Pedro Carneiro, which demonstrates the dynamism and musical quality of the younger generations.’

On the Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa:

"The Portuguese Youth Orchestra is the most touching youth orchestra I have ever met. They are the best ambassadors of their country."

On the Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa:

"Giving them continuity is essential. That's why I'm happy to join this project, in the hope that there will be answers for its true affirmation."

On taking part in one of the Dudamel Foundation's Encuentros:

"Encuentros was a transformative experience on all the levels that make an artist a complete artist. It was two weeks where I felt embraced by the music, the learning and the affection of all the sublime human beings involved in this project. In particular, I'd like to highlight working with Maestro Dudamel, who presented us with his excellence, humanism and friendliness, and the creation of bonds of friendship with musicians from all over Latin America who left a piece of my heart in that part of the globe!"

On the Oeiras International Chamber Music Festival:

"Once again I would like to emphasise the extraordinary work of Maestro Pedro Carneiro and his team in developing FIMCO, which will certainly put Oeiras on the route of the best International Chamber Music Festivals. Oeiras is an international stage where culture opens up to the world."

On the Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa:

"It was JOP and its entire team that awakened my taste for orchestral music and also broadened my horizons, as I was lucky enough at the time to be selected for a couple of exchanges with other youth orchestras abroad, which was also important for getting to know other cultures, ideas and routines! I can only thank this organisation. Without you it would have been impossible to get this far!"

On the Orquestra de Câmara Portuguesa:

"It is always with positive expectations that I attend the Orquestra de Câmara Portuguesa's concerts and I always confirm the value of the musicians and the music they offer us. I've been following the Association's activities since it was set up, I really appreciate Maestro Pedro Carneiro's direction, the diversity of its initiatives and the role it plays in honing musical talent. I unreservedly recognise the quality of the project, its eclecticism and its important contribution to enhancing Portuguese musical culture."

On the Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa:

"I attended the JOP between 2013 and 2017. From an early age, I was able to understand how a section worked and how I had to prepare the works so that I arrived at the first rehearsal not only with my part known, but also aware of what was happening in the rest of the orchestra. It should be noted that these methods are still used by me today to prepare the Gulbenkian Orchestra's programmes."

On the Orquestra de Câmara Portuguesa:

"I've been with OCP practically since it was formed and I remember well the first impressions I had of the project and which, over the years, I've seen continue to be its distinguishing features: the entrepreneurial spirit of the founders, the transformative purpose and the demand for quality. Thank you very much for the many good times we've had together, for making us believe that if you have the will, nothing is impossible, and for helping us to go further, giving a little more of ourselves to others."