MARCELO BARBOZA: Flute   

Brazilian flautist Marcelo Barboza obtained a BA in music from the University of Sao Paulo. He then went immediately to London where he studied as a postgraduate at the Royal Academy of Music, obtaining the "Diploma of Advanced Studies" and LRAM. He was subsequently awarded a master's degree from the University of London achieving a Distinction in performance.

His solo career has already taken him to the United States, throughout Western Europe and to Scandinavia as well as tours in his own country, warmly received by audiences and critics alike. He has performed as soloist with various orchestras including the Kamerata, Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra and the Sao Paulo Radio Orchestra.

He has given the first performance of many contemporary works and is a committed advocate of Brazilian music. He took part in the recording of the CD series "Brazil New Music".

He is a member of the Sao Paulo State Symphony Orchestra, with which he has performed as soloist.