Music

Orchestras, chindigo collaborations, composition and teaching.

Almedina Ensemble

Almedina Ensemble

String quartet founded in Coimbra in 2013. Débora Costa & Alexandre Sayal (violins), Daniel Chichorro (viola d'arco), Francisca Marques (cello). Debut album Cravos & Cordas (2026) and concerts including "A Night at the Movies" and "Strings Attached".

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OAUC

Orquestra Académica da Universidade de Coimbra (OAUC)

Active member since 2016 as musician, organizer and concertmaster. One of the projects I am most proud of.
European Student Orchestra

European Student Orchestra

Founding musician. 70 players from 15 countries. Debut concert at BOZAR (Brussels) in 2019. Multiple festivals since.

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Cithara Trio

Cithara Trio

Portuguese guitar, classical guitar and cello. A heartfelt project close to home.
ESOF 2021

ESOF 2021 — Haydn String Trio

European Student Orchestra Festival virtual edition. Performed String Trio Op. 3 No. 1.
Erudito album

Cântico à Liberdade — Erudito

String quartet recording for Diogo Mendes’ album combining Coimbra guitar and classical strings.

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ELECTRIC DREAMS

ELECTRIC DREAMS — Human Natures

Album featuring contributions from Almedina Ensemble on three tracks (Electric Dreams I, Electric Dreams IV, and The Now). Released 2025 on Skud & Smarty Records.

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Ponto de Fuga

Deixa ficar — Ponto de Fuga

String quartet recording for Susana China’s album.

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Por este rio acima

Por este rio acima

A fantastic 1982 album by Fausto Bordalo Dias, performed live in concert by CAIS in Coimbra on the 24th of April, 2019.

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Quarantinetet

Quarantinetet

This quartet has no name nor social media page, but for a long time we've had the will to play as an ensemble. It was created among rehearsals for the Academic Orchestra of the University of Coimbra, and now that social distancing rules don't allow us to play together, we decided to make a short video for you. This Sønderho Bridal Trilogy (Part II) is one of our favorite pieces, and is present in our repertoire whenever possible. It's part of the album Wood Works by the exceptional Danish String Quartet. For now, here's Quarantinetet. When this is over and if you enjoy, we promise to find a decent name!
String Quartet No. 1

String Quartet No. 1

Composed 2012–2013 during composition studies. Premiered at Coimbra Music Conservatory, June 2013.
Violin lessons

Violin Lessons

I teach privately and at Academia de Música de Coimbra. Always happy to share how a violin really works.

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