Lluis Claret, born in Andorra, resides in Spain.
Studied with Maurice Gendron, Radu Aldulescu and Enric Casals. Meetings with Gyorgy Sebok, Eva Janzer and Bernard Greenhouse was decisive for his development. Won first Prizes at Casals (1976) and Rostropovitch (1977) Competitions. Performed in the principal capitals of Europe, America and Asia with major orchestras and conductors, and as a chamber music performer.
Founder of the Barcelona Trio (1980-1993).
Teacher at the "Victoria dels Angels" Music School at Sant Cugat (Barcelona) and the Toulouse Conservatory (France), and gives Master Classes in France, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, USA, Japan and Korea.
Together with Bernard Greenhouse he conducts a seminar at the Abbey of Fontfroide (France).
Lluis Claret is regularly invited to be a jury member of international competitions such as Rostropovitch in Paris, Paulo in Helsinki, Pablo Casals in Kronberg and Adam in New Zealand. He is the Chairman at the International Cello Competition "Lluis Claret", City of Moguer (Spain).
His great interest in contemporary music brought him to a close professional collaboration with Henri Dutilleux, Witold Lutoslawski, Kristoff Penderecki, Joan Guinjoan, Iannis Xenakis and Pierre Boulez.