Enrique Santacecilia Llamas

Enrique Santacecilia Llamas is a violinist and concertmaster, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Violin Performance at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano—where he studies with Marco Rizzi.

He completed his professional studies at the Conservatorio Profesional de Música Amaniel, receiving the Prize for Outstanding Achievement at the completion of his professional degree. He continued his higher education at Musikene – Centro Superior de Música del País Vasco, studying under Aitzol Iturriagagoitia.

During his time at Musikene, he earned First Prize at the First Musikene Chamber Music Competition and later received the Jury Prize at the Chamber Music Competition of Ávila. He has also been awarded masterclasses with Ana Valderrama and Ariadne Daskalakis.

At USO, Enrique brings a strong chamber-music foundation alongside leadership at the concertmaster desk, adding precision, warmth, and responsive phrasing to the orchestra’s crossover repertoire.