BIOGRAPHY
Ángel Alfredo Bustillos Carrasco is a Mexican cellist and music producer. A two-time first-place winner of Mexico's National Cello Competition (2023 and 2021), he also received the Award for Best Interpretation of a Mexican Piece in 2021.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cello Performance from the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey, where he studied under Mtra. Temenuzhka Ostreva, and studies in Music Technology and Production at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
He is currently pursuing the Artist Diploma with the OAcademy and undertaking an exchange at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris in the Formation Son Musique Image program. He has been part of the Orchestra of the Americas, serving as Principal Cello during a residency in Michigan and performing alongside Yo-Yo Ma and Kayhan Kalhor in 2024 and also in the 2025 Monterrey’s Residency.
Originally from Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Ángel began playing the cello at age 12 through the Esperanza Azteca project, studying with Maestro Sergio Carmona. That early training led to formative orchestral experiences with the OSIM (Youth Symphonic Orchestra of México) and the Sinfónica Azteca, laying the foundation for his artistic development as performer.
As a soloist, he has performed the Dvorak Cello Concerto with the ESMDM Symphonic Orchestra and the Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1 with the Symphonic Orchestra of Tecnológico de Monterrey on 2025. His orchestral experience includes roles as Principal Cellist for “La Súper,” the Philharmonic Orchestra of the ESMDM, and the Symphonic Orchestra of Tecnológico de Monterrey, Ballet de Monterrey productions of Swan Lake, Giselle, Maximiliano & Carlota, and Romeo & Juliet, as well as guest appearances with Philharmonic Orchestra of the State of Chihuahua, Symphonic Orchestra of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León and Philharmonic Orchestra of the Desert.
He has been a featured scholarship student at international festivals including the Festival Internacional de Violoncello León (FIV León) and CFest, and has participated in masterclasses with artists such as Steven Isserlis, Santiago Cañón-Valencia, Marc Coppey, Valérie Aimard, Julie Albers, and others.
Alongside his performance career, Ángel has developed an active profile in music production. He has serves since 2023 as Coordinator and member of the Organizing Committee of the Festival Internacional de Violoncello León (FIV León), and has contributed to technical productions including Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour at Monterrey, Festival Bandidos, the 20th Anniversary of Los Claxons Concert, Christian Nodal "Pa'l Cora" Tour Concert in Monterrey and is part of recordings for Gloria Trevi’s latest album "El Vuelo".
Sinfónica Azteca
Virtual Academy and Residency
(2022)
Tec de Monterrey
Symphonic Orchestra
Principal Cellist
(2021-2026)
“La Súper” Philharmonic Orchestra of the ESMDM
Principal Cellist
(2023-2025)
Assistant Principal Cellist
(2022-2023)
Guest Musician at:
Philharmonic Orchestra of the State of Chihuahua (OFECH)
Symphonic Orchestra of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (OSUANL)
Philarmonic Orchestra of the Desert (Orquesta Filarmónica del Desierto)
XIV Festival de Música Nueva Monterrey 2022
Sinergias Sonoras
Soloist (Electroacustic) &
String Quartet
Solo Performances
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Tecnológico de Monterrey (Nov, 2025).
Dvorák Cello Concerto with the Symphonic Orchestra of the ESMDM (May, 2025)
Festival Internacional de Violoncello León (FIV León)
Solo Recital at Auditorio Mateo Herrera, León, Mexico (Jul, 2022)
Ballet de Monterrey
Orchestra
Principal Cellist
Premiere and Recording of the Mexican Ballet “Maximiliano y Carlota” (2023), Romeo & Juliet (2024), Giselle (2025)
Orchestra of the Americas
Residency with Yo-Yo Ma & Kayhan Kalhor (Principal Cellist)
Michigan, US (Jun, 2024)
Residency with Gabriela Jiménez & Charles Yang
Monterrey, MX (Jun, 2025)
OAcademy Artist Diploma 2026
EXPERIENCE
As a Cellist
Festival Internacional de Violoncello León (FIV León)
Comunication, Promotion and Difusion
(2022-Present)
Solo Recital Performance
2022
Orchestra of the Americas
Residency 2024, 2025
Principal Cellist (2024)
OAcademy Artist Diploma 2026
Soloist
C. Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Tecnológico de Monterrey (Nov, 2025).
Dvorák Cello Concerto with the Symphonic Orchestra of the ESMDM (May, 2025)
Festival Internacional de Violoncello León (FIV León)
Solo Recital at Auditorio Mateo Herrera, León, Mexico (Jul, 2022)
Orchestra of the Americas
Residency with Yo-Yo Ma & Kayhan Kalhor
Michigan, US (Jun, 2024)
Residency with Gabriela Jiménez & Charles Yang
Monterrey, MX (Jun, 2025)
OAcademy Artist Diploma 2026
“La Súper” Philharmonic Orchestra of the ESMDM
Principal Cellist (2023-2025)
Assistant Principal Cellist (2022-2023)
Ballet de Monterrey Orchestra
Principal Cellist
Premiere and Recording of the Mexican Ballet “Maximiliano y Carlota” (2023), Romeo & Juliet (2024), Giselle (2025)
Tec de Monterrey Symphonic Orchestra
Principal Cellist
(2021-2026)
XIV Festival de Música Nueva Monterrey 2022: Sinergias Sonoras
Soloist (Electroacustic) &
String Quartet
Sinfónica Azteca Virtual Academy and Residency (2022)
Guest Musician at:
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Philharmonic Orchestra of the State of Chihuahua (OFECH)
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Symphonic Orchestra of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (OSUANL)
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Philarmonic Orchestra of the Desert (Orquesta Filarmónica del Desierto)
MEDIA
Photo Gallery
Footage from "Yo Soy TEC" recording (2023)
Principal Cellist (2024)