Biography

Manu Brazo is an innovative musician who is redefining the concept of the classical musician in the 21st century. With millions of views on his videos, Manu is considered one of the most influential names in the saxophone world on social media, where he has gathered close to 100,000 followers. He is also the creator of the saxophone school AprendeSaxofonOnline.com, through which he has helped hundreds of saxophonists from around the globe to perfect their technique.
 

His unique sound, sensitivity, and virtuosity have led him to perform in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Berlin Philharmonie, the Royal Albert Hall, the Wigmore Hall, the Royal Opera House, St Martin in the Fields, the Presidential Hall CSO ADA Ankara in Turkey, the Manuel de Falla Auditorium in Granada, the Adana Büyükşehir Belediyesi Konser Salonu in Adana (Turkey), the Atatürk Kongre Kültür Merkezi in Bursa (Turkey), and the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville. He has also been invited to perform at significant events such as the Royal Gala Dinner at the Painted Hall in Greenwich (London), attended by members of royalty, and the private retirement celebration of Colin Lawson, Director of the Royal College of Music, at Salter’s Hall in London, organized by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), an organization that regulates music exams in the UK and Asia. Manu has also been an opening act for Sir Cliff Richard in one of his concerts and opened the official Downton Abbey concert.
 

In 2018, he was named a BBC Introducing Artist and has been invited to Classic FM and BBC Radio multiple times. That same year, he performed at the Proms with the Britten-Pears Orchestra, under the baton of Marin Alsop at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall.

Manu has received many awards and honors. In 2022, he won the Audience Award at the prestigious Prince’s Prize from The Musicians Company, the oldest musicians’ guild in Europe. In 2019, he was one of only three Spaniards ever to be awarded by the PDGYA program from Making Music, and in 2020, he was selected to join The Musicians Company. He was also the winner of the Guildford Concerto Competition, Croydon Concerto Competition, and the RCM Saxophone Competition. Additionally, he has been supported by institutions such as the Drake Calleja Trust, The Tillet Trust, Concordia Foundation, and Talent Unlimited.

Award: Musicians’ Company Concerts 2020

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