Hello, I’m Dinis Dantas, a Portuguese violinist and composer born in Viana do Castelo. I began my musical studies at the local academy, continued violin studies at the Porto Conservatory, and pursued higher education at the University of Minho in Braga, where I earned a degree in music (violin). I later completed a Master’s Degree in Composition at ESMAE in 2023, developing a strong foundation in orchestration, chamber music and contemporary composition. My training has spanned Portugal, Hungary and beyond, with experience in masterclasses, orchestral internships and festivals.

Dinis Dantas

Hello, I’m Dinis Dantas, a Portuguese violinist and composer born in Viana do Castelo. I began my musical studies at the local academy, continued violin studies at the Porto Conservatory, and pursued higher education at the University of Minho in Braga, where I earned a degree in music (violin). I later completed a Master’s Degree in Composition at ESMAE in 2023, developing a strong foundation in orchestration, chamber music and contemporary composition. My training has spanned Portugal, Hungary and beyond, with experience in masterclasses, orchestral internships and festivals.

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Hello, I’m Dinis Dantas, a Portuguese violinist and composer born in Viana do Castelo. I began my musical studies at the local academy, continued violin studies at the Porto Conservatory, and pursued higher education at the University of Minho in Braga, where I earned a degree in music (violin). I later completed a Master’s Degree in Composition at ESMAE in 2023, developing a strong foundation in orchestration, chamber music and contemporary composition. My training has spanned Portugal, Hungary and beyond, with experience in masterclasses, orchestral internships and festivals.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Violinist at Debrecen Music Festival Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Participated in Debrecen Music Festival (Hungary, 2014); studied with Géza Kápaz; performed with Debrecen Festival Orchestra under conductor Thamás Vásari; toured Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovenia.
Orchestra Intern at AIDIMOS
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Porto festival AIDIMOS|2021; violin masterclasses under Maestro Ernst Schelle.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music (Violin) at University of Minho
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Master's Degree in Composition at ESMAE - Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education