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Maestro Rui Miguel Marques in the semi-finals of international competition

Diário de Coimbra4 September 2026 at 21:03

Maestro Rui Miguel Marques, 21 years old, from Coimbra, reached the semi-finals of an international competition, placing among the eight semi-finalists. This young promise of Portuguese classical music managed to stand out among the international participants in the competition.

Rui Miguel Marques' participation in the semi-finals represents an important milestone in his young career as a conductor. At only 21 years old, the young man from Coimbra already demonstrates a remarkable talent in the world of orchestral conducting.

The achievement of reaching this stage of the competition puts Portugal in the spotlight on the international classical music scene. The presence of a young Portuguese among the best candidates reflects the quality of musical training in Portugal.

Details about the competition itself, including the name of the competition and the other semi-finalists, are not mentioned in the available article.

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