Testimonials
Testimonials
Executive Director, US-Spain Fulbright Commission
Executive Director, US-Spain Fulbright
Commission
Alberto López San Miguel
Alberto López San Miguel
Alberto López San Miguel
“Carlos is not only an outstanding pianist and composer poised to become a key figure in Latin jazz, but also a modern-day humanist with a rare ability to bridge the arts, diplomacy, and global understanding. With a deeply ethical vision and an interdisciplinary approach rooted in curiosity and cultural intelligence, he exemplifies the Fulbright spirit of giving back to the community. His capacity to lead artistic projects from both creative and policy perspectives makes him a unique and impactful figure in the field of cultural diplomacy.”
“Carlos is not only an outstanding pianist and composer poised to become a key figure in Latin jazz, but also a modern-day humanist with a rare ability to bridge the arts, diplomacy, and global understanding. With a deeply ethical vision and an interdisciplinary approach rooted in curiosity and cultural intelligence, he exemplifies the Fulbright spirit of giving back to the community. His capacity to lead artistic projects from both creative and policy perspectives makes him a unique and impactful figure in the field of cultural diplomacy.”
“Carlos is not only an outstanding pianist and composer poised to become a key figure in Latin jazz, but also a modern-day humanist with a rare ability to bridge the arts, diplomacy, and global understanding. With a deeply ethical vision and an interdisciplinary approach rooted in curiosity and cultural intelligence, he exemplifies the Fulbright spirit of giving back to the community. His capacity to lead artistic projects from both creative and policy perspectives makes him a unique and impactful figure in the field of cultural diplomacy.”
Testimonials




Cultural Coordinator, Consulate General of Spain
in New York
Cultural Coordinator, Consulate General of
Spain in New York
Cultural Coordinator, Consulate General of
Spain in New York
"Carlos is an exceptional leader in cultural diplomacy whose visionary projects reflect his deep commitment to building bridges between cultures through the arts. With strong training in music, international relations, and cultural management, he brings academic rigor and a global perspective to every initiative. His ability to foster inclusive intercultural collaborations makes him a powerful advocate for international understanding and a valuable contributor to global cultural policy."
"Carlos is an exceptional leader in cultural diplomacy whose visionary projects reflect his deep commitment to building bridges between cultures through the arts. With strong training in music, international relations, and cultural management, he brings academic rigor and a global perspective to every initiative. His ability to foster inclusive intercultural collaborations makes him a powerful advocate for international understanding and a valuable contributor to global cultural policy."
"Carlos is an exceptional leader in cultural diplomacy whose visionary projects reflect his deep commitment to building bridges between cultures through the arts. With strong training in music, international relations, and cultural management, he brings academic rigor and a global perspective to every initiative. His ability to foster inclusive intercultural collaborations makes him a powerful advocate for international understanding and a valuable contributor to global cultural policy."
Cora Cabada de Oliveira
Cora Cabada de Oliveira
Cora Cabada de Oliveira
Director of the Harvard Jazz Orchestra,
Harvard University.
Yosvany Terry
Yosvany Terry
Yosvany Terry
"Carlos demonstrates exceptional professional rigor, talent, and commitment in every project he leads. His ability to integrate art, identity, and academic analysis positions him as one of the most promising voices in cultural diplomacy. I have witnessed how he uses music as a tool for intercultural dialogue, creating spaces for understanding and cooperation among diverse communities. His leadership in international projects, including work with Harvard University and The New School, showcases rare creative maturity and global vision. Carlos is a creator with profound social impact and a leader ready to transform the international cultural landscape."
"Carlos demonstrates exceptional professional rigor, talent, and commitment in every project he leads. His ability to integrate art, identity, and academic analysis positions him as one of the most promising voices in cultural diplomacy. I have witnessed how he uses music as a tool for intercultural dialogue, creating spaces for understanding and cooperation among diverse communities. His leadership in international projects, including work with Harvard University and The New School, showcases rare creative maturity and global vision. Carlos is a creator with profound social impact and a leader ready to transform the international cultural landscape."
"Carlos demonstrates exceptional professional rigor, talent, and commitment in every project he leads. His ability to integrate art, identity, and academic analysis positions him as one of the most promising voices in cultural diplomacy. I have witnessed how he uses music as a tool for intercultural dialogue, creating spaces for understanding and cooperation among diverse communities. His leadership in international projects, including work with Harvard University and The New School, showcases rare creative maturity and global vision. Carlos is a creator with profound social impact and a leader ready to transform the international cultural landscape."




Director of the Master's in Public and Cultural Diplomacy,
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
Director of the Master's in Public and Cultural
Diplomacy, Università Cattolica
del Sacro Cuore.
Director of the Master's in Public and
Cultural Diplomacy, Università Cattolica
del Sacro Cuore.
Federica Olivares
Federica Olivares
Federica Olivares
"Carlos is a brilliant, eloquent, and visionary cultural leader whose academic excellence and creative drive place him among the top of his cohort in our Master's in Public and Cultural Diplomacy. With a sharp mind and a clear mission to drive global change through the arts, he combines leadership in international cultural projects with deep commitment to diplomacy. His recent success directing a musical presented on Broadway, along with his active roles in the Fulbright Commission and Latin Grammy Foundation, exemplify his unique ability to connect culture, academia, and global impact."
"Carlos is a brilliant, eloquent, and visionary cultural leader whose academic excellence and creative drive place him among the top of his cohort in our Master's in Public and Cultural Diplomacy. With a sharp mind and a clear mission to drive global change through the arts, he combines leadership in international cultural projects with deep commitment to diplomacy. His recent success directing a musical presented on Broadway, along with his active roles in the Fulbright Commission and Latin Grammy Foundation, exemplify his unique ability to connect culture, academia, and global impact."
"Carlos is a brilliant, eloquent, and visionary cultural leader whose academic excellence and creative drive place him among the top of his cohort in our Master's in Public and Cultural Diplomacy. With a sharp mind and a clear mission to drive global change through the arts, he combines leadership in international cultural projects with deep commitment to diplomacy. His recent success directing a musical presented on Broadway, along with his active roles in the Fulbright Commission and Latin Grammy Foundation, exemplify his unique ability to connect culture, academia, and global impact."
Founder and General Director, Opera for Peace.
Founder and General Director,
Opera for Peace.
Julia Lagahuzère
"Carlos Cippelletti is an exceptional professional whose artistic sensitivity, social commitment, and leadership shine in every project. His contribution to the 'Donne per la Pace' event demonstrated his ability to blend creative vision, impeccable coordination, and deep understanding of culture's symbolic value. Carlos transforms music and the arts into tools of cultural diplomacy, creating experiences that generate social impact, strengthen international dialogue, and build relationships among artists, institutions, and communities. His professionalism, integrity, and creativity make him a benchmark of excellence and an emerging leader in the global cultural sphere."
"Carlos Cippelletti is an exceptional professional whose artistic sensitivity, social commitment, and leadership shine in every project. His contribution to the 'Donne per la Pace' event demonstrated his ability to blend creative vision, impeccable coordination, and deep understanding of culture's symbolic value. Carlos transforms music and the arts into tools of cultural diplomacy, creating experiences that generate social impact, strengthen international dialogue, and build relationships among artists, institutions, and communities. His professionalism, integrity, and creativity make him a benchmark of excellence and an emerging leader in the global cultural sphere."
"Carlos Cippelletti is an exceptional professional whose artistic sensitivity, social commitment, and leadership shine in every project. His contribution to the 'Donne per la Pace' event demonstrated his ability to blend creative vision, impeccable coordination, and deep understanding of culture's symbolic value. Carlos transforms music and the arts into tools of cultural diplomacy, creating experiences that generate social impact, strengthen international dialogue, and build relationships among artists, institutions, and communities. His professionalism, integrity, and creativity make him a benchmark of excellence and an emerging leader in the global cultural sphere."




Award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger.
Award-winning pianist, composer,
and arranger.
Award-winning pianist, composer,
and arranger.
Chucho Valdés
Chucho Valdés
Chucho Valdés
"This album is a deeply inspiring work rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions and jazz, executed with outstanding quality and impeccable development by a young leader with a promising and brilliant musical career ahead."
Winner of thirteen GRAMMY® Awards; seven GRAMMYs and six Latin GRAMMYs; recipient of the Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master.
"This album is a deeply inspiring work rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions and jazz, executed with outstanding quality and impeccable development by a young leader with a promising and brilliant musical career ahead."
Winner of thirteen GRAMMY® Awards; seven GRAMMYs and six Latin GRAMMYs; recipient of the Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master.
"This album is a deeply inspiring work rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions and jazz, executed with outstanding quality and impeccable development by a young leader with a promising and brilliant musical career ahead."
Winner of thirteen GRAMMY® Awards; seven GRAMMYs and six Latin GRAMMYs; recipient of the Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master.