Ramón Carrero-Martínez

Principal

New York City–based Venezuelan violist Ramón Carrero-Martínez is an internationally recognized chamber musician and dedicated educator. He was recently appointed to the viola faculty at Purchase College (SUNY) and completed the prestigious Ensemble Connect Fellowship at Carnegie Hall (2023–2025), a program that combines world-class performance with community engagement.

Carrero-Martínez has earned international acclaim as a prizewinner in major competitions as a former member of the award-winning Terra String Quartet, including the Grand Prize at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, Second Prize at the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, and Third Prize at the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition and Festa. He has appeared as soloist with The Orchestra San Antonio and the New York Classical Players, and is also a member of the Exponential Ensemble and the New Haven Symphony, showcasing his versatility across a wide range of repertoire and styles.

As an orchestral and chamber musician, he has toured extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, performing with leading ensembles including the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, New York City Ballet, Twelfth Night, Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players, Experiential Orchestra, and the Metropolis Ensemble. Festival appearances include the San Antonio 210 Festival, Concordia Chamber Players, Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, Valley of the Moon Music Festival, Nexus Chamber Music Festival, North Country Chamber Players, and The Cultural Caravan.= Ramón is a proud alum of the Manhattan School of Music, where he earned his B.A. and M.M. under the mentorship of violist Daniel Avshalomov.

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