Allow me, on behalf of my country, to extend to you (Maestro Nikolay Lalov) and to the entire organizing team of the Festival Entre Quintas 2026 my most sincere thanks for the magnificent staging of this event. It stood out not only for its artistic quality, but also for its impeccable organization and for the very special atmosphere that you, together with the hosts, Mrs. Teresa Schönborn and Mr. José Lobo de Vasconcelos, were able to create. It was a pleasure and an honor for Austria, as a proud partner, to be part of such a high-level cultural initiative. July 30, 2026

With great pleasure I thank you all for a amazing week in Cascais. 8 of February 2025

thank you all for the warm welcome and the brilliant concert. it was an absolute pleasure with warm wishes. 5 of October 2024

Thank you so much and congratulations to all the instrumentalists of this marvelous Orchestra. For me it was a privilege to perform with you all in this beautiful auditorium. This event will remain always in my memories…and a deep and sincere congratulations to the Big Maestro Nikolay for the invitation. 15 of June 2024

Big thanks to the Cascais Symphonic Orchestra ❤️ It was a big pleasure to make music and meet this wonderful musicians. Brahms would have been happy tonight. Big thanks also to Maestro Fellin and my partner in crime Alexander Somov. Johannes Fleischmann 9. March 2024

Fantastic to be back, with you, wonderful musicians and human beings! Love for all and hopefully see you again! Alex Somov 9. March 2024

Thank you for everything, thank you, Maestro Lalov and the Wonderful warm, and welcoming OCCO! For the support and professionalism! Hopefully, see you all again soon! Best wishes for future success! Alex Somov 17. June 2023

Dear Maestro Lalov, Dear Orquestra de Câmara de Cascais e Oeiras, I was so happy to play beautiful music with you!!! I wish you success and health and hope to meet again :) Thank you for your kindness and wonderful performance!!! E-Hyun Huttermann 03. June 2023

To the Orquestra Sinfónica de Cascais and Maestro Lalov, Thanks for the nice and great program and a good artistic and professional spirit! Best wishes of success, health and happiness in music and life! Thomas Sanderling 11. February 2023

Dear Maestro Lalov, I am so honored to play under your direction and with this wonderful orchestra! I leave here with many new friends and memories, I'm happy! Thanks to all of you for such a warm welcome. With affection, Mirella Vedeva 25/06/2022

To Orquestra De Câmara de Cascais e Oeiras It was a great pleasure to make music together. My first time to visit Portugal and you made it so special! Thank you for, everything. Hope to comeback! Meehae Ryo

My first time in this beautiful country, I have been very lucky to be able to work with a wonderful Orchestra (OCCO)! Thank you very much for trusting in me to Maestro Nikolay Lalov, to all the musicians for their delivery and dedication, and to the young soloist João Pedro Gonçalves for his talent. I hope to be able to meet everyone again on stage! Always at your disposal. José Francisco Sánchez

It was such a great experience working with Maestro Lalov and OCCO! The positive atmosphere, the motivation, the musicians' professionalism, the audience's reception, added to the charm and beauty of Portugal, Lisbon and Cascais, made the whole experience memorable and worth repeating! This was my second time here and I hope I can come back soon! Best regards, Ratimir Martinovic

To my dear OCCO Friends, It's an honor to make music – at such a high level – with these people full of enthusiasm, joy and talent! With admiration and thanks! (come visit my farm one day)

To Maestro Lalov, OCCO and the new OSC! It was a great pleasure and an excellent surprise to share the stage with you on such a special occasion. I will remember the excellent work, the excellent disposition and happiness that we all shared and the huge and positive reaction from the public! I wish you all the best and hope to be able to share more moments of beauty and happiness with you very soon! A very big hug, Artur Pizarro