Masterclasses with internationally active performers and teachers.
3rd edition · São Miguel · Azores
FISA3
Azores International Saxophone Festival. Three days of concerts, masterclasses and artistic exchange with leading international performers and teachers.
13—15 NOV 2026
PONTA DELGADA · RELVA
PONTA DELGADA · RELVA
Why take part?
Learn, perform and connect in the Azores
Concerts, recitals and direct contact with different saxophone schools.
A meeting point for students, amateurs, professionals and teachers.
Participation certificate for active participants and listeners.
International line-up
Meet the guests
International headliner
Paweł Gusnar
Internationally acclaimed Polish saxophonist and educator, invited to FISA III as a soloist and masterclass teacher.
International quartet
BROS Saxophone Quartet
Gerard McChrystal, Antonio Felipe Belijar, João Pedro Silva and Mario Marzi bring together Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Italy in an energetic and innovative approach to chamber music.
Award-winning soloist
Guilherme Sousa
A student of Arno Bornkamp at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and winner of the 2025 Antena 2 Young Musicians Prize. He has performed at the Concertgebouw, Muziekgebouw, Gulbenkian Foundation and Casa da Música.
Guest conductor · Military Band concert
Luciano Pereira
Guest conductor for the FISA III concert with the Azores Military Band. Artistic director of the Wind Orchestra of the Chaves Academy of Arts and Banda Musical de Loivos.
Guest artist and teacher
Ricardo Pires
Portuguese saxophonist, D’Addario Woodwinds artist, member of the GNR Symphonic Band and teacher at the Sintra Conservatory. His participation is awaiting final schedule confirmation.
Programme in progress
Three days dedicated to the saxophone
13NOV · Friday
Times to be announced · Ponta Delgada Regional Conservatory and concert venue to be announced
- Masterclasses and educational sessions
- Official opening of FISA III
- Paweł Gusnar in concert with Filarmónica Nossa Senhora das Neves
14NOV · Saturday
Times to be announced · Ponta Delgada · concert venue to be announced
- Masterclasses and training sessions
- Guilherme Sousa in concert with the Azores Military Band
- Conducted by guest conductor Luciano Pereira
15NOV · Sunday
Times to be announced · Regional Conservatory and Relva Church
- Educational activities and participant gathering
- BROS Saxophone Quartet recital
- Closing concert at Relva Church
Plan your visit
Useful information for participants
Getting here
João Paulo II Airport is in Ponta Delgada. Travel and accommodation are arranged individually by participants.
Accommodation
Recommended options and any partner conditions will be published when confirmed.
Getting around
Activities take place mainly in Ponta Delgada and Relva. The final plan will include addresses and travel times.
What to bring
Your instrument, mouthpieces, reeds, strap, pencil and assigned repertoire.
Active participants and listeners
Join FISA III
Fees are still being finalised. Payment will be available by bank transfer or MB Way.
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