Mario Carro
“A consummate composer, his warm, transparent scores unite reborn tradition with his own avant-garde.”
– Revista Scherzo

Mario Carro
“A consummate composer, his warm, transparent scores unite reborn tradition with his own avant-garde.”
– Revista Scherzo
Short Bio
Mario Carro (Madrid, 1979) is a Spanish composer whose distinctive path in contemporary music defies conventional expectations. His works are celebrated for their harmonic clarity and vibrant timbral palette, seamlessly blending tradition and modernity to create music of exceptional depth and beauty.
Drawing inspiration from literature, visual arts, and, above all, the natural world, Carro’s music reflects a deeply personal engagement with life and the creative process. Rooted in the present moment, his compositions transform experience into sound, resonating profoundly with performers and audiences alike. His meticulous, expressive writing invites performers to immerse themselves fully in the music, forging a bond that allows listeners to experience it with equal intensity and emotional richness.


News
Concerts, projects and more
Ricardo Descalzo performs Impromptu at Fundación Juan March, within the series El arca de Noé On December 10, 2025, Mario Carro’s Impromptu will be performed at Fundación Juan March in [...Read more]
Spanish Premiere of Olas Transparentes by Rafa Gálvez The Spanish premiere of Olas Transparentes, by composer Mario Carro, will take place at the Real Teatro de Retiro in Madrid, performed [...Read more]
Fred Sturm Performs Works by Mario Carro in Albuquerque American pianist Fred Sturm will perform a program titled Two Unique Spanish Composers, featuring works by Frederic Mompou and Mario Carro, [...Read more]

