Choosing the right repertoire for your wedding is a key step in setting the emotional and aesthetic atmosphere of your celebration, and Lisboa Duo offers expert support in this decision. It is advisable to start with the best-known classics, such as Johann Sebastian Bach or Edward Elgar, which bring a sense of tradition and elegance. However, the choice should be personalised based on the couple’s style and the theme of the wedding, whether it is boho, vintage or minimalist, creating a musical sequence that accompanies the key moments of the ceremony with harmony and emotion.
In addition to selecting the songs, it is important to consider the space where the event will take place, as acoustics vary and influence the effectiveness of the performance. In churches, for example, the low sound of the cello tends to be more striking, while in halls the violin can take on the leading role to provide lightness and melody. Lisboa Duo offers free consultations to help put together a balanced list of 5 to 10 key pieces for the entrance, signing and exit, ensuring that the repertoire perfectly reflects the personality of the bride and groom and the atmosphere of the ceremony.
Furthermore, listening to demos or recordings of the chosen pieces allows couples to anticipate the emotional impact of each moment, facilitating confident decision-making. This care transforms the musical selection into a personalised and memorable experience, capable of enchanting all participants. The Lisboa Duo is available to help create this special moment through its delicate and sophisticated music.
Born in Lisbon, she began her musical studies at the age of twelve, studying violin with Prof. Rui Guerreiro at the D. Dinis Conservatory of Music. Under the guidance of Prof. Gareguine Aroutounian, she completed her Higher Education Course in Violin in 2009, as well as a Master’s Degree in Instrument Pedagogy at the Piaget Institute.
She was a scholarship holder of the EDP/OSJ Foundation in the 2008/2009 season.
She has participated in and been a member of several orchestras, having been concertmaster of the Malaposta Theatre Orchestra (OTM) and the Lisbon Film Orchestra. Since 2016, she has collaborated with Companhia da Esquina (Theatre Company), having collaborated in the composition and musical direction of the following shows: “Abarca” (2016), “Ritual Almenara” (2016 and 2017) and “As Bodas”, produced in collaboration with EGEAC and Castelo de S. Jorge, in Lisbon.
She is a founding member of the group ‘Águas de Bacalhau’, whose repertoire consists of Fado and Traditional Portuguese Music, of the Senhora del Mundo Ensemble, which explores Early Music, particularly from the Renaissance period, and of the Lisboa Duo, a classical violin and cello duo. She also co-founded the Velvet Quintet (string quartet and accordion), which is dedicated to contemporary music.
She currently teaches at the Doartes Academy of Artistic Training in Queluz, the Fort’aplauso School of Music in Portela and the Orquestra Geração Special Project.
Natural de Lisboa, iniciou os seus estudos musicais aos doze anos, no curso de Violino, com o Prof. Rui Guerreiro, no Conservatório de Música D. Dinis. Sob a orientação do Prof. Gareguine Aroutounian, completou o Curso Superior de Violino, em 2009, bem como o Mestrado em Pedagogia do Instrumento, no Instituto Piaget.
Foi Bolseira da Fundação EDP/OSJ na temporada 2008/2009.
Participou e integrou várias orquestras, tendo sido concertino da Orquestra do Teatro da Malaposta (OTM) e da Lisbon Film Orchestra. Colabora, desde 2016, com a Companhia da Esquina (Companhia de Teatro), tendo colaborado na composição e direcção musical dos seguintes espectáculos: “Abarca” (2016), “Ritual Almenara” (2016 e 2017) e “As Bodas”, realizados em colaboração com a EGEAC e o Castelo de S. Jorge, em Lisboa.
É membro fundador do grupo “Águas de Bacalhau”, cujo repertório se compõe de Fado e Música Tradicional Portuguesa, do Senhora del Mundo Ensemble, que explora a Música Antiga, nomeadamente do período Renascentista e do Lisboa Duo, um duo clássico de Violino e Violoncelo. Co-fundou também o agrupamento Velvet Quintet (Quarteto de cordas e Acordeão), que se dedica a uma vertente musical contemporânea.
Actualmente é Professora na Academia de Formação Artística Doartes, em Queluz, na Escola de Música Fort’aplauso, na Portela e no Projecto Especial Orquestra Geração.
Joana Correia is a freelance cellist and teacher, driven by a passion for making music resonate both on and off stage.
Born in Lisbon and raised in the Azores, she found her artistic voice in the cello. Her training took her from the Conservatory of Ponta Delgada to the ARTAVE Professional School in the north, and later to the Lisbon School of Music, where she completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Her international career included studies at the Lemmensinstituut in Belgium and collaboration with the Musiek Frascati Orchestra.
She has learned from renowned musicians, played in several orchestras and frequently collaborates with the Ensemble de São Tomás de Aquino and the Inestética company.
Beyond the classical universe, she has explored new sounds on the cello with great Portuguese musicians such as Júlio Pereira, Sam the Kid and Teresa Salgueiro. Since 2013, she has combined her artistic career with teaching, mentoring young cellists.
Always searching for new ways to express music, from contemporary to traditional, Joana Correia continues to build a career marked by versatility and commitment to art.