Ricardo Carvalhoso, Tuba

Ricardo Carvalhoso is the principal tuba of the Münchner Philharmoniker and has held the same position with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice and the Zurich Opera. A renowned tuba teacher, he taught at the "Franz Liszt" University of Music in Weimar and is currently on the faculty of the Haute École de Musique de Genève.

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  • Accompanying pianist Marco Cadario
  • Date of mastercalss 28 - 31 July 2025
  • Discount 28 February 2025: 20%
    31 March 2025: 15%
    30 April 2025: 10%

The Portuguese tuba player Ricardo Carvalhoso belongs to a new generation of musicians that has given new momentum to the art of tuba playing.

Prizewinner of numerous international competitions, Ricardo currently holds the position of Tuba Solo of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and regularly gives masterclasses throughout Europe.

Before joining the Munich Philharmonic, his orchestral career had taken him to France, as a tuba-soloist of the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra, and to Switzerland, where he held the same position with the orchestra of the Zurich Opera House - Philharmonia Zürich.

As an educator, Ricardo Carvalhoso taught at the University of Music “Franz Liszt” Weimar between 2021 and 2023 and currently serves on the faculty of the Haute École de Musique in Geneva.

CHF 300.-

Participation must be confirmed by paying a deposit of CHF 150 at the time of enrolment. Discounts only apply to those who confirm their enrolment by paying the deposit within the specific discount period.
CHF 350.-

Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Modern double or triple rooms with bathroom, kitchen, internet access and shared washing machine. Few single rooms available with extra charge.