Gonçalo Nova

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Gonçalo Nova, a trombonist from Oporto, Portugal, emerged as the winner of the competition. Nova commenced his studies with Joaquim Oliveira at the Oporto Conservatory, where he graduated with the highest distinction. In 2021, he continued his studies at the Freibourg University of Music with prof. Fabrice Millicher. Nova is the principal trombonist of the orchestra of the Stuttgart State Opera from 2022.

He won several competitions; First prize at the Prague Spring International Music Competition in 2023 and third prize at the Markneukirchen International Instrumental Competition in 2024.

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