Outdoor weddings in Lisbon and the surrounding area take on a truly special charm when accompanied by the music of a string duo. Clara Gomes’ delicate violin blends harmoniously with Joana Correia’s moving cello, creating an intimate and romantic atmosphere, especially at sunset on farms, in gardens or even on the coast. Unlike larger, more invasive ensembles, a duo can adapt to the space with great flexibility, without the need for amplified sound, which preserves the acoustic beauty of the natural environment and enchants everyone present.
The repertoire carefully prepared by the Lisboa Duo ranges from well-known classical pieces, such as Pachelbel’s ‘Canon in D Major,’ to contemporary arrangements of hits like ‘A Thousand Years,’ giving a modern and personalised touch to the ceremony. Many couples highlight the sensitivity and emotion conveyed by the musicians, who, through music, manage to prolong the emotions of the vows and special moments, making the day truly unforgettable and meaningful for all guests.
If you are looking for a musical experience that will take your wedding to the next level, Lisboa Duo is available for performances in and around Lisbon. With professional service and high-quality performances, these musicians ensure that every ceremony is unique and memorable. Contact them on Instagram @lisboaduo and discover how live music can transform every moment of your event.
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.