About
She began her musical training at the Conservatory of Salamanca under Rafael Gómez, later continuing her bachelor’s studies with Vicente Contador in Badajoz. Her academic path reflects a deep intellectual curiosity: alongside her musical education, she pursued a degree and several postgraduate qualifications in philosophy, demonstrating a strong commitment to the intersection of artistic and theoretical thought.
In 2020, she earned a degree in saxophone performance and pedagogy, specializing in contemporary music, from PESMD Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine, where she studied with renowned professors Marie-Bernadette Charrier and Hilomi Sakaguchi. Her artistic development has also been shaped by numerous masterclasses and seminars with leading figures such as D.Alonso, D.Carretero, Jean-Marie Londeix, Daniel Kientzy,A. Bornkamp, J. Palop, P. S. Meugé, M.Weiss, etc.
Her commitment to the philosophy of music has led her to undertake several research projects, including collaborations with Spanish composer Mauricio Sotelo. These endeavors underscore her dedication to integrating philosophical reflection into her musical practice, enriching both fields through a rare and meaningful dialogue.
Carmen has premiered and participated in a wide range of contemporary artistic projects. In 2021, she debuted Hondo, a work by Aragonese guitarist Rubén Jiménez, at the Zaragoza Auditorium. The following year, she premiered Serpentine Dance in Glasgow and a cycle of twelve solo saxophone pieces by composer and pianist Daahoud Salim in Zaragoza. In 2023, she joined the Saxophone Studio at the Darmstadt Festival and presented a solo project at the World Saxophone Congress in Gran Canaria.
Among others projects, in 2024, she took part in Vínculos by dancer Fuensanta La Moneta at the Granada Flamenco Biennial.
She currently integrates her artistic projects with her roles as a researcher and educator.
Tras concluir las enseñanzas profesionales en el Conservatorio de Salamanca bajo la tutela de Rafael Gómez obtiene su Bachelor en el Conservatorio Superior de Badajoz junto a icente Contador. De forma paralela, cultiva su formación filosófica cursando estudios de licenciatura y diversos posgrados en esta disciplina (USAL/UNED).
De igual modo, en 2020, obtuvo el título en interpretación y pedagogía musical en el PESMD Bordeaux Nouvelle-Aquitain bajo la tutela de Marie-Bernadette Charrier e Hilomi Sakaguchi. Igualmente, completa su formación artística asistiendo a numerosas clases magistrales y seminarios con profesores/as como D. Alonso, D. Carretero, S. Zazo, J.M. Londeix, D.Kientzy, A.Bornkamp, J.Palop, P. S. Meugé, M. Weiss, etc.
En lo que respecta a su labor investigadora, entre otros proyectos en el ámbito de la filosofía de la música, destacan los trabajos emprendidos sobre la obra del compositor Mauricio Sotelo. Actualmente desarrolla su tesis doctoral en la Universidad de Salamanca.
Como intérprete ha formado parte de diversos proyectos, especialmente dentro del ámbito de la música contemporánea. En 2021 participó en el estreno de Hondo, espectáculo del guitarrista Rubén Jiménez en el Auditorio de Zaragoza.En 2022, estrenó su espectáculo Serpentine Dance en Glasgow, así como un ciclo de doce piezas para saxofón solo del compositor Daahoud Salim en Zaragoza. En 2023 participó en el Saxophone Studio del Festival de Darmstadt y presentó un proyecto solista en el Congreso Mundial del Saxofón celebrado en Gran Canaria.
Entre sus colaboraciones más recientes destaca su participación en Vínculos de la bailaora Fuensanta La Moneta, presentada en la Bienal de Flamenco de Granada en 2024.
