About Manuel

Manuel Bon is a young Italian Slovenian classical guitarist who has been enamored with music since a very young age. His musical journey has taken him on a path of emotional expression, where he uses his passion to communicate feelings through the sounds of his instrument. He is an emotive performer who pours his heart into each note he plays: this sensitivity is evident in the way he interacts with his instrument, creating a unique and intimate connection that allows him to fully express himself through his guitar.

His journey with the guitar started at the Slovenian private music school Glasbena Matica, with Janos Jurincic; currently, he is studying under the renowned maestro Carlo Marchione at the Conservatorium Maastricht, in the Netherlands. Under the guidance of such a master, Manuel has continued to develop his technical skills, helping him become an even more emotional and expressive performer. His delicate and affecting nature allows him to captivate the audience and transport them to a world of beauty and emotion, as when he performed as a soloist in Heerlen Theatre, or as part of his guitar trio, Tripping Three, in the renowned Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. At the age of fifteen, he received third prize in the prestigious Rospigliosi competition in Italy, and in 2023 he won the first prize of the AGM competition in Cervignano (IT); in addition to these musical endeavors, Manuel has also attended several masterclasses with renowned guitarists such as Judicaël Perroy, Marco Tamayo, Marko Feri, and many more.

A relevant part of Manuel’s development as a musician is his deep commitment to meditation and mindfulness. These practices not only support his emotional well-being but also greatly influence his approach to music, allowing him to cultivate a profound inner presence and bring greater awareness to his performance. He is the creator of The Centered Musician, a project dedicated to helping musicians integrate mindfulness into their artistic and daily lives.

Currently, he is playing with a Marseglia, crafted in Naples in 2007.

Mr. Manuel Bon is part of that small circle of musicians who succeed in making music and making the listener forget that it is produced manually. His excellent technique is always at the service of musical expression (but also of formal clarity). A sensitive and delicate musician, with great potential for the future.

Carlo Marchione, 2024

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About Sara

Sara García Montenegro is a Spanish flutist born in Ávila in 1999, whose musical path is rooted in a deep love for sound, expression, and emotional connection. From a young age, she felt drawn to the flute as a means of communication: an extension of her inner voice. Through music, she found not only a way to express her sensitivity but also a powerful tool to connect intimately with others. Her playing is marked by a rich palette of colors, poetic phrasing, and an elegant singing tone that reflects her profound dedication to her craft and her constant search for meaning beyond the notes.

Sara is currently pursuing her second Master's degree in flute performance at Codarts, Rotterdam, under the guidance of Juliette Hurel and Julie Moulin. She previously completed her first Master's at the Conservatorium Maastricht with Valérie Debaele, where she further developed her expressive and technical abilities in an international environment. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Aragón (CSMA), where she studied with Antonio Nuez and Fernando Gómez. In parallel, she completed piano studies at her local conservatory and participated in the Specialization Course at the School of High Musical Studies of Galicia, studying with Laurent Blaiteau.

Her passion for orchestral and chamber music has led her to perform with renowned ensembles such as the Brussels Philharmonic, the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, and the Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra. She has also been an active member of various youth orchestras, including the Joven Orquesta Nacional de Catalunya (JONC), the Orquesta Sinfónica de Ávila (OSAV), the Young Orchestra of Castilla y León (OSCyL Joven), the Euskal Herriko Gazte Orkestra (EGO), and the Joven Orquesta de Cantabria (JOSCAN). These experiences have shaped her into a flexible and responsive ensemble player with a strong sense of musical communication and collaboration.

As a chamber musician, Sara is the co-founder of the Boreal Quartet and the Elysian Duo, where she explores the intimacy of musical dialogue and the expressive potential of storytelling through sound. With the Elysian Duo, she performs a wide range of repertoire that blends classical and popular music, often framed by poetic or narrative elements that enhance the audience's emotional experience.

Sara has participated in numerous masterclasses and summer festivals, learning from some of the most respected flutists in the field. These opportunities have allowed her to constantly refine her artistry and nourish her curiosity as a musician.

Sara is a very talented flutist, gifted with a very solid instrumental technique combined to a sensitive musicality.

(Julie Moulin, 2025)