Marcelo Barboza

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1994–2026

Genres

música clássica, música erudita

Instruments

flauta transversal, flauta barroca

Biography

Marcelo Barboza is a renowned Brazilian flutist, recognized both for his orchestral work and for his performances as a soloist and chamber musician. He currently holds the position of principal flute in the Theatro Municipal Symphony Orchestra of São Paulo and is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in London. His career began with stints at OSESP between 1994 and 2002, a period during which he also developed a solid career as a soloist in Europe, residing in Sweden and performing with major orchestras such as the Royal Swedish Opera and the Odense Chamber Orchestra. In 2006, he returned to Brazil to assume his current position.

His musical training is of the highest caliber, having studied flute with names such as Mikhail Malt, Jean Noel Saghaard, and Antônio Carlos Carrasqueira at USP, where he earned his bachelor's degree. He furthered his studies at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of London in England, where he completed his master's degree. Barboza also stands out as an educator, teaching flute classes at FAAM in São Paulo and offering courses at various academies and festivals in Brazil and abroad, such as those in Campos do Jordão and Virtuosi de Recife.

As a chamber musician, Marcelo Barboza frequently collaborates with other prominent Brazilian artists, such as classical guitarist Fábio Zanon and pianist Clélia Iruzun, enriching the country's chamber music scene. His work encompasses a diverse repertoire, including classical and contemporary composers, with a special focus on 20th-century works for solo flute, exploring both established pieces and lesser-known musical treasures.

Discography

• Paisagem Brasileira - Flute and Piano Music from Brazil (2000)
• Marcelo Barboza, Peter Apps, Fábio Cury, Fabio Zanon – Tangos & Choros - Flute Music From Argentina And Brazil (2002)
• Niels Peter Jensen, Rune Most, Marcelo Barboza – Duos Pour Deux Flûtes (2006)
• Marcelo Barboza, Fabio Zanon – Mountain Songs - Music for Flute And Guitar (2011)
• Marcelo Barboza, Clélia Iruzun – The Golden Years (2014)
• Fabio Zanon, Marcelo Barboza, Clélia Iruzun – Treasures From The New World Vol. 3 (2023)
• 20th Century Music for Solo Flute (2024)