MIGUEL ÁNGEL VILLEDA CERóN
Being recognized by the Mexican Government as a child prodigy had a huge boost in Miguel Ángel’s early career, granting him the opportunity to collaborate as a soloist with the major orchestras and conductors of the country.
He has attended courses in France, United States, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, where he has had the opportunity to receive master classes from Alexander Rudin, Emanuel Gruber, Yo Yo Ma, Rebbecca Gilliver, Alban Gerhardt, Lynn Harrel, Raphael Wallfish, Natalie Clein and Vagram Saradjian.
His orchestral career started when he was only 12 years old when he joined Mexico’s National Youth Orchestra as first cello; aged 18, he entered Mexico’s National Symphony Orchestra being the youngest member in the history of this institution, later becoming first cello.
He has participated in several tours performing in several major concert halls in Mexico and around the world, such as the Musikverein, Teatro Degollado, Festspielhause, Kölner Philarmonie and the Royal Festival Hall.
As a soloist he has collaborated with Massimo Quarta, Hector Guzman, Fernando Lozano, and Michelle Merrill to mention a few.
In addition to his activities as a soloist and as a principal, Miguel is passionate about chamber music. In 2020 He moved to London to study a Masters degree in Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, under the inspiring tutelage of Richard Markson, finishing in 2022 with distinction and the “Barbirolli Memorial Prize for solo Cello” as the best cellist of his generation. While studying in London he founded The Waldstein Quartet and the Waldstein Piano Trio; both ensembles have achieved significant early success, winning several competitions and awards like the 2nd Prize at the Carne Trust Chamber Competition, the 2nd prize at the Cavatina Chamber Music Competition at Wigmore Hall, the John Thompson String Ensemble Prize, the 1st prize in the Medici International Competition, 1st prize in the Amadeus International Music Awards and the Vienna International Music Competition. The Waldstein Trio did its debut in Musikverein’s Brahms Sahl last year, and will perform in the Mozarteum in Salzburg this October. Performances with his Trio include Cyprus, France, Canada, Malta, Austria, United Kingdom and Mexico.
Since September 2022 he is Junior Fellow at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, with the kind support of Mr. Philip Carne.
Miguel Would also like to express his gratitude to Teresa and Jonathan Sumption for their invaluable support.
He has attended courses in France, United States, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, where he has had the opportunity to receive master classes from Alexander Rudin, Emanuel Gruber, Yo Yo Ma, Rebbecca Gilliver, Alban Gerhardt, Lynn Harrel, Raphael Wallfish, Natalie Clein and Vagram Saradjian.
His orchestral career started when he was only 12 years old when he joined Mexico’s National Youth Orchestra as first cello; aged 18, he entered Mexico’s National Symphony Orchestra being the youngest member in the history of this institution, later becoming first cello.
He has participated in several tours performing in several major concert halls in Mexico and around the world, such as the Musikverein, Teatro Degollado, Festspielhause, Kölner Philarmonie and the Royal Festival Hall.
As a soloist he has collaborated with Massimo Quarta, Hector Guzman, Fernando Lozano, and Michelle Merrill to mention a few.
In addition to his activities as a soloist and as a principal, Miguel is passionate about chamber music. In 2020 He moved to London to study a Masters degree in Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, under the inspiring tutelage of Richard Markson, finishing in 2022 with distinction and the “Barbirolli Memorial Prize for solo Cello” as the best cellist of his generation. While studying in London he founded The Waldstein Quartet and the Waldstein Piano Trio; both ensembles have achieved significant early success, winning several competitions and awards like the 2nd Prize at the Carne Trust Chamber Competition, the 2nd prize at the Cavatina Chamber Music Competition at Wigmore Hall, the John Thompson String Ensemble Prize, the 1st prize in the Medici International Competition, 1st prize in the Amadeus International Music Awards and the Vienna International Music Competition. The Waldstein Trio did its debut in Musikverein’s Brahms Sahl last year, and will perform in the Mozarteum in Salzburg this October. Performances with his Trio include Cyprus, France, Canada, Malta, Austria, United Kingdom and Mexico.
Since September 2022 he is Junior Fellow at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, with the kind support of Mr. Philip Carne.
Miguel Would also like to express his gratitude to Teresa and Jonathan Sumption for their invaluable support.