
Barbara Galante
Date of Birth: 1990
Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil
Education
- 2009-2015: Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance, University Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria (Prof. Lavard Skou-Larsen)
- 2015-2019: Master’s Degree in Violin Performance, University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, Austria
- Studied with Prof. Anton Sorokow (Vienna Symphony Orchestra) and Prof. Eduard Zienkowski
- Graduated with the title Magistra artium
- Masterclasses: Participated in courses with renowned musicians such as Shmuel Ashkenazy, Glenn Dicterow, Igor Ozim, Pavel Vernikov, Christian Altenburger, Michael Frischenschlager, Dora Schwarzberg, and Günter Pichler (Alban Berg Quartet).
Professional Experience
Orchestral Work
- 2012–Present: Concertmaster, Philharmonie Salzburg
- 2012: Participant, Ossiach Orchestra Academy (invited by the Vienna Philharmonic)
- Guest Concertmaster: Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra, São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Music
- 2013–Present: Founding Member, Auner Quartet
- Supported by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Culture
- Regular performances at Austrian embassies and cultural forums worldwide
- 2020–Present: Co-founder, Essenz Trio
- Focus on modern interpretations of classical music
- Duo Mozartiano: Founded with Viennese violinist Daniel Auner
Teaching Activities
- 2021–Present: Lecturer for Violin and Chamber Music, Friedrich Gulda Music School, Vienna
Awards and Honors
- 2014: Winner of the Prêmio Eleazar de Carvalho (Brazil’s highest award for classical music)
Notable Collaborations
- Worked with renowned conductors such as Isaac Karabtchevsky, Marin Alsop, and Thierry Fischer
- Extensive performances across Europe, South America, the USA, and China with ensembles like the Salzburg Chamber Soloists
Instrument
- Plays a Giovanni Paolo Maggini violin (Private Collection, Vienna)
Support
- Supported by Thomastik-Infeld Strings
Languages
- Portuguese (native), German, English
