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02/06/2026

π‰πˆπ‹π‹ π‹π€π–π’πŽπ | ππˆπ€ππŽ
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The XIX PaΓ§os’ Premium International Music Competition 2026 is pleased to announce Jill Lawson as a member of its International Jury.
With an international artistic career spanning Europe, the United States and Asia, Jill Lawson is recognised for her refined musicianship, expressive depth and commitment to artistic excellence. Born in Mexico, raised in Belgium and currently based in Portugal, the Portuguese-American pianist brings a unique multicultural perspective to her artistic work.
Awarded in several prestigious national and international competitions, she has distinguished herself through performances marked by natural musical communication and a strong connection with audiences. Her studies took her from Antwerp to Fiesole, Amsterdam and the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, where she completed advanced studies under the guidance of renowned musicians including Leon Fleisher and Ellen Mack.
Alongside an active concert career as a soloist and chamber musician, Jill Lawson has collaborated with distinguished performers and ensembles, maintaining a particular dedication to chamber music. She is a member of the MPQ Quarteto de Cascais and forms the acclaimed Lawson & Lawson Duo with violinist Eliot Lawson. Her artistic contributions are also reflected in a number of recordings dedicated to Portuguese and international repertoire.
As an educator, she regularly gives masterclasses, serves on competition juries and mentors young pianists whose achievements have earned recognition in important competitions. Since 2024, she has been a faculty member at ANSO in Lisbon, continuing her commitment to the development of future generations of musicians.
🎹 Combining international experience, artistic sensitivity and pedagogical excellence, Jill Lawson brings to this edition a distinguished perspective shaped by performance, chamber music and music education.
πŸ“ Registration Form available: link in bio

31/05/2026

π“π€π“πˆπ€ππ€ π‹π„πŽππŽπ‘ | π‚π„π‹π‹πŽ
πˆππ“π„π‘ππ€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ π‰π”π‘π˜
The XIX PaΓ§os’ Premium International Music Competition 2026 is pleased to announce Tatiana Leonor as a member of its International Jury.
With a distinguished career as a performer and educator, Tatiana Leonor has established herself as a highly respected cellist and pedagogue. Born in CovilhΓ£, she began her musical studies at an early age, developing her training through the Coro Infantil da Beira Interior and later at the Escola Profissional de Artes da Beira Interior. She continued her studies at ESMAE, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Music (Cello), and later earned a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Aveiro.
An award-winning musician, Tatiana received First Prize in Chamber Music at the PrΓ©mio Jovens MΓΊsicos and has performed with renowned ensembles including Filarmonia das Beiras and Orquestra ClΓ‘ssica de Espinho. Alongside her performing career, she has built an outstanding reputation as a teacher, with many of her students receiving distinctions in national competitions.
Her artistic and educational activities extend to masterclasses, workshops and orchestral training projects, where she is regularly invited as a section leader and mentor. She is also the Artistic Director of the Orquestra de Violoncelos Paulo Gaio Lima, reflecting her commitment to artistic leadership and the development of young musicians.
🎻 Combining artistic excellence, educational dedication and a passion for nurturing future generations of musicians, Tatiana Leonor brings to this edition a wealth of experience in performance, pedagogy and artistic direction.
πŸ“ Registration Form available: link in bio

24/05/2026

ππ”ππŽ π‚π€π‚Μ§πŽπ“π„ | ππˆπ€ππŽ
πˆππ“π„π‘ππ€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ π‰π”π‘π˜
The XIX PaΓ§os’ Premium International Music Competition 2026 is pleased to announce Nuno CaΓ§ote as a member of its International Jury.
With a distinguished artistic and academic career, Nuno CaΓ§ote combines performance, pedagogy and artistic creation in a highly versatile musical profile. Trained in Portugal and Germany, with studies at the Escola Superior de MΓΊsica e Artes do EspetΓ‘culo and the Hochschule fΓΌr Musik und Theater Hannover, he has developed an extensive concert activity both nationally and internationally.
Alongside his work as a soloist and chamber musician, his dedication to music education has been widely recognised through the achievements of his students in numerous national and international competitions. His artistic activity also extends to composition, theatre and interdisciplinary projects, reflecting a broad and creative vision of musical expression.
🎹 A musician deeply committed to artistic excellence and education, Nuno Caçote brings to this edition a rich experience shaped by performance, research and pedagogy.
πŸ“ Registration Form available: https://pacospremium.acadmusicapb.com/inscricoes

23/05/2026

π‘πˆπ‚π€π‘πƒπŽ ππ„π‘π„πˆπ‘π€ | π“π‘πŽπŒππŽππ„
πˆππ“π„π‘ππ€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ π‰π”π‘π˜
The XIX PaΓ§os’ Premium International Music Competition 2026 proudly welcomes Ricardo Pereira to its International Jury.
Recognised for his remarkable artistic versatility, Ricardo Pereira has built an outstanding career as a performer, educator and composer. Since 2014, he has served as principal trombone of the Remix Ensemble Casa da MΓΊsica, while also collaborating regularly with leading European orchestras and contemporary music ensembles.
A prizewinner at several international competitions, his artistic activity ranges from solo performance to contemporary creation and academic research. Alongside performances with ensembles such as the Gulbenkian Orchestra, Orquestra SinfΓ³nica do Porto Casa da MΓΊsica and Klangforum Wien, Ricardo Pereira is also deeply connected to music education and innovation in artistic practice.
🎢 His presence on the jury reflects the artistic excellence, creativity and international vision that define the PaΓ§os’ Premium experience.
πŸ“ Registration Form available: https://pacospremium.acadmusicapb.com/inscricoes

17/05/2026

ππ„Ε½πŠπ€ ππ‘πŽπ’π„ππ‰π€πŠ | ππ„π‘π‚π”π’π’πˆπŽπ
πˆππ“π„π‘ππ€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ π‰π”π‘π˜
The XIX PaΓ§os’ Premium International Music Competition 2026 is honoured to welcome NeΕΎka Prosenjak to its International Jury.
With an artistic career marked by versatility, refinement and international recognition, NeΕΎka Prosenjak has established herself as one of the most dynamic percussionists of her generation. Her work embraces orchestral performance, chamber music, solo repertoire and contemporary creation, with a special artistic focus on expanding the marimba repertoire and promoting underrepresented composers.
After completing her studies with distinction at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz and the Bern University of the Arts, she has performed throughout Europe with renowned ensembles including the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and the Swiss Orchestra. She is also recognised for her dedication to education, innovative artistic projects and contemporary music performance.
✨ A musician of sensitivity, precision and artistic vision, NeΕΎka Prosenjak brings an inspiring international presence to this year’s edition.
πŸ“ Registration Form available: https://pacospremium.acadmusicapb.com/inscricoes

16/05/2026

πŒπˆπ†π”π„π‹ π“π‘π€ππ”πˆππ€ | ππ„π‘π‚π”π’π’πˆπŽπ
πˆππ“π„π‘ππ€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ π‰π”π‘π˜
We are proud to announce Miguel Traquina as a member of the International Jury of the XIX PaΓ§os’ Premium International Music Competition 2026.
Recognised as a percussionist with a distinctive artistic personality, remarkable energy and intensity, Miguel Traquina has already established an impressive international career, earning awards in some of the world’s most prestigious percussion competitions.
Currently based in Switzerland after completing his studies with distinction at the Haute École de Musique de Genève, he has collaborated with renowned ensembles and musicians, including the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, Ensemble Modern Frankfurt and the Eklekto Geneva Percussion Centre.
πŸ₯ Percussionists, this is your opportunity to be part of an inspiring international competition and share your artistry on an international stage.
πŸ“ The Registration Form available: https://pacospremium.acadmusicapb.com/inscricoes

10/05/2026

π†π„πŽπ‘π†π„ πŠπ‘πˆπŒππ„π‘πˆπ’ | π“π‘πŽπŒππŽππ„
πˆππ“π„π‘ππ€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ π‰π”π‘π˜
We are delighted to announce George Krimperis as a member of the International Jury of the XIX PaΓ§os’ Premium International Music Competition β€” 2026.
Principal Trombone of the National Radio Symphony Orchestra, George Krimperis has built an outstanding international career, recognised through prestigious awards, renowned festivals, and collaborations with some of Europe’s leading orchestras.
Trombonists, this is your opportunity to take part in a unique international experience β€” to share your music, talent, and artistic passion.
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27/04/2026

CONCURSO PAÇOS PREMIUM
O Concurso Internacional de MΓΊsica PaΓ§os ’Premium' - que se realiza anualmente - abrange as classes de Trombone, Piano, PercussΓ£o e Violoncelo, e decorre entre 26 de junho e 5 de julho de 2026, no AuditΓ³rio Dr. ArmΓ©nio Carvalho da Academia de MΓΊsica de PaΓ§os de BrandΓ£o (AMPB). Destina-se aos alunos do ensino artΓ­stico especializado da mΓΊsica ao nΓ­vel da IniciaΓ§Γ£o, BΓ‘sico, SecundΓ‘rio e Superior.
Entre os objetivos do concurso figuram o estΓ­mulo ao estudo, a promoΓ§Γ£o do intercΓ’mbio de aprendizagens entre alunos de diversos Estabelecimentos Escolares nacionais e internacionais, o incentivo Γ  conquista de novos patamares de desempenho e o desenvolvimento do gosto pela mΓΊsica erudita.
O concurso Γ© organizado pelos departamentos de Cordas, Sopros e Teclas da AMPB, sob a orientaΓ§Γ£o artΓ­stica de Alexandra Trindade (Presidente da DireΓ§Γ£o PedagΓ³gica).

AcessΓ­vel ao pΓΊblico enquanto sΓ­tio autΓ³nomo desde 2020, o Musorbis Γ© o mapa da mΓΊsica em Portugal. O projeto Γ© incrementado sempre que um MunicΓ­pio contrata serviΓ§os Meloteca, designadamente a Reciclanda, mΓΊsica e reutilizaΓ§Γ£o para um mundo melhor.
https://www.musorbis.com/santa-maria-da-feira-e-a-sua-musica/

πŸ“’ 𝗑𝗒𝗧𝗔 π—œπ—‘π—™π—’π—₯π— π—”π—§π—œπ—©π—”O FormulΓ‘rio de inscriΓ§Γ£o para o Concurso Internacional PaΓ§os' Premium estΓ‘, neste momento operacional...
20/04/2026

πŸ“’ 𝗑𝗒𝗧𝗔 π—œπ—‘π—™π—’π—₯π— π—”π—§π—œπ—©π—”
O FormulΓ‘rio de inscriΓ§Γ£o para o Concurso Internacional PaΓ§os' Premium estΓ‘, neste momento operacional. Foram reportados alguns erros, aquando do preenchimento da ficha de inscriΓ§Γ£o, que jΓ‘ estΓ£o regularizados. Todavia, para garantir que o processo de inscriΓ§Γ£o foi totalmente finalizado com sucesso, por favor contactem a secretaria da Academia de MΓΊsica de PaΓ§os de BrandΓ£o.
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The application form for the PaΓ§os' Premium International Competition is now fully operational. Some errors were previously reported during the submission process, but these have already been resolved.
However, to ensure that your application has been successfully completed, please contact us.

18/04/2026

🎢 O júri convidado para o XIX Concurso Internacional Paços' Premium: George Krimperis [Trombone], Ricardo Pereira [Trombone], Jill Lawson [Piano], Nuno Caçote [Piano], Nežka Prosenjak [Percussão], Miguel Traquina [Percussão], Jaroslav Mikus [Violoncelo] e Tatiana Leonor [Violoncelo]. 🎢
🎢 The invited jury for the XIX Paços' Premium International Competition: George Krimperis [Trombone], Ricardo Pereira [Trombone], Jill Lawson [Piano], Nuno Caçote [Piano], Nežka Prosenjak [Percussion], Miguel Traquina [Percussion], Jaroslav Mikus [Cello] e Tatiana Leonor [Cello]. 🎢
πŸ“ FormulΓ‘rio de InscriΓ§Γ£o disponΓ­vel: https://pacospremium.acadmusicapb.com/inscricoes
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