Noelia Carrasco- Cellist

Noelia Carrasco is a versatile cellist currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Cello Performance at New York University under the tutelage of Marion Feldman. She has also spent time studying at École normale de musique de Paris with Anssi Karttunen. Noelia was a fellow in the Vargas-Vetter/ Ukena 2020-21 Fellowship for students in underserved communities where she received a grant and mentorship with cellist Christine Lamprea. In the fall of 2020, Noelia took part in the recording of the debut album of the New York Youth Symphony, Works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman. The album reached number one on the Billboard Charts for Traditional Classical Albums in May 2022 and won a Grammy for best Orchestral Performance in February 2023. Noelia has appeared on many other notable projects, including the opening ceremony for the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of the documentary The Conductor, the 2021 Fourth of July CNN television special with Billy Ray Cyrus, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing with recording artist JVKE, and the Peacock television series Long Bright River. In June 2024, Noelia was featured in a showcase held for NY Techweek at Pete’s Candy Store and performed with Second Ending Ensemble at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

In the past few years, Noelia has committed her time to non-profit organizations such as the Paterson Music Project, the Back to Bach Project, and the Youth Orchestra of Saint Luke’s. Her desire to use music for social change led her to organize a virtual concert during the COVID-19 pandemic fundraising for the Black Lives Matter movement. In June 2024, Noelia joined PROTESTRA in their benefit concert to support Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and Anera, charities providing emergency relief to those affected in Gaza. As a young, BIPOC musician, Noelia’s experiences have cultivated her passion to make music accessible to underserved and underrepresented communities. She is dedicated to creating opportunities for diverse young artists to connect within the music world and have their voices heard through a shared passion for music.