The Araya Duo, comprised of Arturo & Jennifer Araya, are professional cellists living and working in the Cincinnati area. Jennifer is also a classically trained soprano, and our concerts and performances frequently include vocal/cello duets in addition to two cello duets.

The Araya Duo perform widely on recital series and concert programs, presenting engaging and innovative performances that incorporate a wide variety of musical styles. For a sample of our concert repertoire, please visit our repertoire page.

Arturo & Jennifer Araya also spearhead Araya Strings, a chamber ensemble that provides elegant music for formal occasions, from weddings to receptions and everything in between. Araya Strings can provide quality solo cello, cello duo, string trio, or string quartet musicians to create the perfect ambiance for any special event. For more information about our event music offerings, please visit our event page.

Thank you for visiting, and we hope you will allow us the opportunity to perform for you soon!