Fernando RAMOS

Fernando Ramos is recognized as one of the most prominent Portuguese saxophonists. Mastering both traditional repertoire and contemporary music, he excels in performances ranging from Baroque to crossover and modern creations. His talent has led him to perform across Europe, Latin America, and Australasia.

A graduate of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, he has collaborated with numerous world-renowned classical saxophone icons and has worked with artists from diverse artistic backgrounds.

As the resident saxophonist of the Porto – Casa da Música Symphony Orchestra, he regularly participates in projects with the Remix Ensemble and the educational department of Casa da Música. He performs in prestigious venues across Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, Colombia, Romania, France, Spain, and Portugal.

Teaching at ESMAE (Superior School of Music and Performing Arts of Porto), the University of Aveiro, and the Professional Music School of Espinho, Fernando Ramos trains a new generation of Portuguese and international saxophonists.

A member of KinetixDuo with Jeffery Davis (vibraphone), STP | trio with Telmo Marques (piano) and Gonçalo Dias (bass trombone), and ~ Grain [z] with Nuno Aroso (multi-percussions) and Dimitris Andrikopolous (electronics), he is also co-founder of QuadQuartet and, in 2010, of the FLUX Collective ensemble.

Fernando Ramos plays on Selmer Paris saxophones and is a Vandoren Reeds artist.