OLMO ÁLVAREZ

Born in Granada (Spain), Olmo began to show musical aptitude at a very early age and at only 6 years old he began his musical studies on the flute.

With a great eagerness to perfect and master the flute and after finishing his higher studies in Cordoba (Spain) Olmo is accepted at the Swedish National Orchestra Academy in Gothenburg, where he receives an extensive orchestral training and improvement of the flute by the soloists of the Swedish National Orchestra.

In 2020 Olmo was awarded the first prize as soloist of the academy:

“Olmo filled the entire room with his sound and his musicality. A truly natural soloist who impressed and convinced us from the first to the last note.”

Today Olmo is a freelancer and a frequent collaborator with orchestras such as the Swedish National Orchestra, Göteborgs Operan and Jönköpings Sinfonietta among others.

CLAUDIA BESNÉ

Described by musical authorities as a remarkable and sensitive performer, deeply musical, with an extraordinary technical mastery of her instrument and a great international projection despite her youth, Claudia Besné performs as a soloist all over Europe, sharing with the general public her passion for expanding current and/or unknown works. She also collaborates with various chamber ensembles and orchestras such as the Malmö Opera, Rioja Filarmonia and Female Symphonic Orchestra Austria, among others.

As a soloist, she has participated in international festivals such as the Quincena Musical de San Sebastián and Noia Harp Fest; and in musical cycles such as MusaE and Musiklasik. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Nicanor Zabaleta Scholarship, the Ch Scholarship and the 3rd Prize in the 6th International Competition of the Slovenian Harp Association.

Born 1997 in Donostia, Claudia graduated with honours from the Mozarteum University of Salzburg. She holds a master's and postgraduate degree in Performance from the same institution and a master's degree in Music Pedagogy from the UNIR.

NUMEA DUO

Founded in Malmö, Sweden, Numea Duo is a vibrant and sophisticated chamber music ensemble formed by Olmo Álvarez and Claudia Besné. Both artists, originally from Spain—Granada and Donostia, respectively—met in 2024 during their engagement at Malmö Opera for Puccini's grand production of Turandot.

Numea Duo was established with the vision of enriching the Swedish musical landscape and beyond, offering concerts both nationally and internationally. Drawing on the extensive experience of its members as soloists and orchestral performers, as well as their profound understanding of music, the ensemble provides audiences with compelling journeys through diverse eras, styles, and compositional traditions. The duo is also dedicated to the revival of lesser-known or forgotten works, including original manuscripts and compositions by women composers, bringing fresh perspectives to the classical repertoire.