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Raquel Massadas

Principal viola

Raquel grew up in Aveiro, Portugal. “It was really close to the Atlantic so I definitely enjoyed the seaside.” She started playing music at the of 4 “I’ve always liked music: many different genres depending on the mood, emotions, the weather, atmosphere, elements.”

Other artists that inspire her are Leonardo da Vinci, Rubens, Hopper, Lucian Freud (the light, life and beauty). Raquel is also full of surprises: whether publishing a book, swimming with eagle rays, or even playing with James Brown. She’s done it all! At B’Rock, she appreciates the mixture of period and contemporary music. Raquel’s ritual before a concert? “Applying make-up, something I don’t do every day”.