Noelia Carrasco- Cellist

Noelia Carrasco is a versatile cellist known for her dynamic performances across solo, chamber, and orchestral settings, and for her commitment to artistic excellence and community-driven projects. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cello Performance from New York University, where she studied with Marion Feldman and Emirhan Tunca, and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree at the Mannes School of Music under Ole Akahoshi. She has also studied at École Normale de Musique de Paris with Anssi Karttunen, and was a 2020–21 Vargas-Vetter/Ukena Fellow, receiving mentorship from Christine Lamprea. At age 17, Noelia recorded on the New York Youth Symphony’s debut album Works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman, which topped the Billboard charts and won a Grammy for best Orchestral Performance in 2023. In April 2025, Noelia made her solo debut at New York City Center, opening for Melinda Gates’ book tour. Her performance career also includes appearances in high-profile projects for CNN, NBC, The Tonight Show, Tribeca Film Festival, and Peacock’s Long Bright River. Noelia is an active member of Westside Chamber Players and Second Ending Ensemble and is a founding member of the Schmidt Trio, which performs internationally and premieres works by emerging composers. She also leads Cultural Canvas, a project spotlighting underrepresented composers and their cultural identities.

Noelia has worked with organizations such as the Paterson Music Project, Back to Bach, and the Youth Orchestra of Saint Luke’s to promote access and representation in classical music. Her work also includes organizing a fundraising concert for Black Lives Matter in 2020 and joining Protestra’s 2024 benefit for humanitarian aid in Gaza. As a BIPOC musician, Noelia’s experiences have deepened her passion for making music accessible to underserved and underrepresented communities. She is dedicated to creating opportunities for diverse young artists to connect within the music world and amplify their voices through a shared love of music.