About

Ezgi Karakus is a highly accomplished Turkish cellist whose musical journey began at the age of eleven. Her talents were duly recognized as she won the concerto competition three times during her conservatory education. After moving to the United States, her exceptional skills were awarded first prize in the Belle and Lynum Jackson Balshaw Music Competition. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts in Cello Performance at the prestigious UMKC Conservatory of Music & Dance.

Ezgi has performed internationally with renowned orchestras like the Topeka Symphony, Tulsa Symphony, and Kansas City Symphony. She was also featured as a soloist at the esteemed Springfield Symphony, Topeka Symphony and Yo-Yo Ma’s Master Class at the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts.

On May 25th, 2023, She made her debut at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, gracing its illustrious stage with her ensemble, Ensemble Iberica, for the sold-out Amazonas concert series. Furthermore, she is currently a cellist of Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, co-director of Soundwave Academy and an accomplished cellist of Ensemble Iberica.