Jesús Castro-Balbi

Cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi performs internationally as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He has established a strong record of leadership in academia, the music profession and in service to the community, developing the TCU Cellofest, the TCU Cello Ensemble, the Faculty & Friends Chamber Music Series, the Germán Gutiérrez Award, and the Texas Cello Society. Of Peruvian descent, Dr. Castro-Balbi was born in Spain, raised in France, and is a graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur in Lyon, Indiana University at Bloomington, Yale, and the Juilliard School. He is a founding member of the Lin/Castro-Balbi duo with pianist Gloria Lin.