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Portuguese flautist Inês Duarte—winner of 1st prize at Terras de La Salette—shaped by masterclasses and orchestral work with renowned conductors.
Inês Duarte is a flautist with international contest success, having won 1st prize at the Terras de La Salette International Wind Instruments Competition.
Born in Lisbon, she began her musical journey at age 10 with Orquestra Geração, then studied at the Escola Profissional da Metropolitana de Lisboa under Marina Campones. Further training continued at the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana in Lugano with Felix Renggli.
Her work has benefited from masterclasses with Emily Beynon, Andrea Oliva, Michel Bellavance, Davide Formisano and others. In orchestral projects she has played under the baton of conductors including Gustavo Dudamel, Pedro Neves and Francesco Bossaglia.
A dynamic, well-prepared performer, Duarte brings a clear competitive edge and wide musical exposure to USO’s crossover repertoire.