Guest Artist Recital: Jean Carlo Urena Gonzalez, percussion

Experience the artistry and versatility of percussionist, composer, and educator Jean Carlo Ureña González in a recital that brings together Western and Caribbean musical traditions.

A native of the Dominican Republic, Ureña González has performed with orchestras including the National Symphony Orchestra of Santo Domingo, Jackson Symphony, Toledo Symphony, and Adrian Symphony. He is the founder and co-director of ATEZA’O, the first Dominican percussion ensemble to combine Western and Caribbean musical traditions, and has performed alongside artists including Gustavo Dudamel, Paquito D’Rivera, Alison Balsom, and Stefan Bauer. He can also be heard on the GRAMMY-nominated album Sila: The Breath of the World.

Ureña González joined the faculty of the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in 2023. His recital showcases the expressive range of percussion while highlighting the rich musical traditions that have shaped his artistry.