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’s work as a teaching artist centers on creating meaningful opportunities for young musicians to learn, collaborate, and engage with music. In 2026, she served on the faculty of the Campamento Internacional de Música in La Paz, Bolivia, as a cellist, teaching artist, and chamber music coach, working with young musicians through individual instruction, chamber music, and performance. She is currently a Teaching Artist and Education and Community Engagement Assistant at Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, where she works directly with students and communities. Her experiences have shaped a strong commitment to making music more inclusive and accessible, and to fostering spaces where young artists can build connections and share their voices.