
"Carmen Borregales is a very sensitive clarinetist with own musical imagination. Her playing is full of virtuosity and wonderful musical phrases."
WALTER SEYFARTH (former member of the Berlin Philharmonic)Germany
"… an artist with an outstanding musical command, with a personality that does not go unnoticed, and with an incredible force, which is essential to be a musician with personality, a truthful musician from within. She also has a refined technique and is versatile. She is a complete clarinetist that can perform all kinds of repertoire."
JUAN FERRER (Galicia Symphony Orchestra)Spain
"Dr. Borregales plays with fluid and precise technique that is seamlessly blended into a tone that consists of a wide spectrum of colors. Her live concerts and recording projects, including collaborations with living composers, are always innovative, creative, and impactful and serve as a significant contribution to the music world. Her commitment to creative and innovative playing and teaching are a model for us all!"
JOHN CIPOLLA (Past President, International Clarinet Association. University Distinguished Professor of Music, Western Kentucky University)USA
"...genuine representative of the clarinet school in Venezuela who has evolved to become a great soloist and enthusiast for new music nevertheless. With outstanding work in the education of the new generations of Venezuelan clarinetists. In summary, an artist with sensitivity, talent, and perseverance. Which translates into great virtuosity."
VALDEMAR RODRÍGUEZ (international soloist and director of the Luis Rossi Latin American Clarinet Academy)Venezuela
"Carmen Borregales est une artiste exceptionnelle. J’ai eu la chance de collaborer avec elle à plusieurs reprises alors qu’elle occupait le poste de clarinette solo au sein de l’Orchestre Simón Bolívar à Caracas. Dans tous les répertoires que nous avons abordés ensemble, elle a fait preuve d’une compréhension aiguë du texte et d’une capacité d’adaptation hors du commun. Elle est assurément une musicienne singulière qui ne peut laisser indifférent."
BRUNO MANTOVANI (composer, conductor and former director of the Paris Conservatory)France
"Besides being an excellent clarinetist, Carmen Borregales is an artist and an inspiring person due to her musical and human qualities."
VICTOR PEREIRA (soloist of the Remix Ensemble Casa da Música)Portugal
"I had the opportunity to listen to Carmen in different live recitals, and I could also appreciate her latest recordings. I admire her artistic qualities and her great technical skills. I also value her enthusiasm for the new music. It is a noble endeavor that teaches us all. I wish for many more accomplishments for her and that she is always engaged and enthusiastic. I mean these words from my heart."
CARLOS CÉSPEDES (permanent Orchestra of Teatro Colón)Argentina
"An emerging star from Venezuela, Carmen Borregales exudes her fiercely independent spirit, confidence, and classy style in every note and phrase she brilliantly spins out from her clarinet!"
JONATHAN COHLER (international soloist and conductor)USA
"Carmen is a person of integrity with talent, full of fantasy, dedication, fraternity, and beauty. I hope society appreciates her skills and contributions to the improvement of music, education, and global peace."
ANTONIO SAIOTE (international soloist and conductor)Portugal
"... Carmen is undoubtedly one of the most exceptional artists I have ever known and a constant source of inspiration. I am honored our paths crossed. Long live Carmen and her art!"
CRISTIANO ÁLVEZ (international soloist)Brazil
Upcoming events
12 Etudes for Clarinet in Venezuelan Style | method book release | coming soon
ENLACES | New CD release | coming soon

Biography
Former Principal Clarinetist with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Carmen Borregales is a Venezuelan clarinetist educated in the internationally renowned music program EL SISTEMA. Beginning her music studies in her hometown of Coro at the age of eight, she pursued further study at the Latin American Clarinet Academy in Caracas under prominent clarinetists Valdemar Rodríguez, Edgar Pronio, Jorge Montilla, Luis Rossi, Henry Crespo, and Gregory Parra.
