Program Fira B! 2018

Carlota Cáceres is a versatile percussionist committed to commissioning new pieces and specialized in the interpretation of contemporary music both solo and on camera. Originally from Badajoz, Carlota graduated with an honorary degree and end of degree award in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Later he obtained his Master Performance diploma in Basel under the tutelage of Christian Dierstein. Carlota won the first and second prizes from the Kiefer Hablitzel Stiftung Wettbewerb as well as the Förderpreis der BOG für Junge Musikerinnen prize.

Member of ZAUM_percussion (founder) and Nou Ensemble, ensembles focused on the development of new concepts and new music. In turn, Carlota organizes Trobada de Percussió de Pollença and teaches marterclasses, revealing a new repertoire.

Carlota has played at festivals such as Darsmtadt Ferienkurse, Manifeste, OJAI, Davos Festival, Lucerne Festival etc. And received classes from the most prestigious percussionists around the world. Similarly, he has extensive orchestral experience that he combines with his passion for contemporary music. She resided in San Diego invited by Steve Schick and the University of California, collaborating in turn with redfisbluefish.

Carlota lives in Palma and teaches at the Conservatori Superior de les Illes Balears after finishing her second master's degree in Basel, focused on contemporary chamber music.