Echium Guitar Duo

Rebeca Oliveira & Romeu Curto

Get to Know Us

Rebeca Oliveira and Romeu Curto, two Portuguese guitarists who share a passion for classical music and a connection to the beautiful Madeira Island. These two musicians have been friends for years, having met during their academic studies in guitar performance.

In April 2023, Rebeca and Romeu finally realized their dream of playing together as a duo. Since then, they have been captivating audiences with their stunning performances, showcasing their deep musicality and technical prowess.

Despite their different backgrounds - Rebeca hailing from Madeira and Romeu from Covilhã - they share a common love for the guitar and a deep appreciation for the beauty of classical music. Their repertoire includes works from the great classical composers, as well as traditional Portuguese music, bringing a unique blend of cultures to their performances.

Whether performing in intimate settings or on grand stages, Rebeca and Romeu create a captivating musical experience that transports their audiences to another world.

“An outstanding performance! Sensite and lovely playing."

“Absolutely wonderful! Your playing is magical!”

Vita

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Rebeca Oliveira

Rebeca Oliveira is a classical guitarist from Madeira Island, Portugal, who has been acclaimed by the international press for her technique and musicality. She released two albums, one of which is a tribute to her native Madeira Island and the other is a recording of her transcriptions of Portuguese baroque composer Carlos Seixas' sonatas. She began her musical studies at the Conservatory – Professional School of Arts of Madeira and later completed her studies at the Superior Conservatory of Music in Vigo, and in "Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt WEIMAR". She has won numerous awards in national and international competitions and currently teaches at Musikschule Heinrich Schütz Gera, Germany.

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Romeu Curto

Romeu Ferreira Curto is a classical guitarist from Covilhã, Portugal. He completed his studies at the Escola Profissional de Artes da Covilhã (EPABI) and Universidade de Aveiro and has collaborated with various orchestras and theater productions. He is a co-founder of several music projects, including Trium, Duo Rubrum, Madeira Guitar Quartet, Ensemble Eça de Saias and Echium Guitar Duo.

Romeu has won multiple national and international awards, and currently works as a classical guitar teacher at the Conservatório - Escola Profissional das Artes da Madeira, Portugal.