Ovanir Buosi

Clarinetist. Principal clarinet of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra since 1997, Ovanir Buosi began his studies at the age of 12 with Luis Afonso Montanha. Having graduated from São Paulo State University (UNESP), where he was taught by Sérgio Burgani, he continued his studies with Michael Collins at the Royal College of Music in London. As well as winning the Weril Wind Prize, he has received awards in the OSESP Young Soloists Competition, the Rádio MEC performers competition, and the tenth edition of the Prêmio Eldorado de Música. He is a dedicated chamber musician and his discography includes a recording of works for wind quintet by composers of North and South America as a member of Quinteto Zephyros, and the album Retrato das Américas with pianist Horácio Gouveia. Buosi is on the staff at the OSESP Music Academy, teaches the Alexander Technique, and is regularly invited to perform and teach at festivals around Brazil. He is a Buffet Crampon and Vandoren artist.