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Igmar Alderete Acosta was a classical music composer born on May 15, 1978, in Asunción, Paraguay. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a guitarist and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Igmar showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Igmar's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue music seriously. He began taking piano lessons with his mother and later studied at the National Conservatory of Music in Asunción. He also studied composition with renowned Paraguayan composer Luis Szarán. In 1997, Igmar received a scholarship to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany. There, he studied composition with Johannes Schöllhorn and Peter Michael Hamel. He also studied piano with Karl-Heinz Kämmerling and chamber music with the Arditti Quartet. During his time in Germany, Igmar's compositions began to gain recognition. In 2001, he won the Hannover Composition Prize for his work "Lichtung." The following year, he won the International Composition Competition of the City of Vienna for his piece "Klangfarben." Igmar's music is characterized by its use of extended techniques and unconventional instrumentation. He often incorporates electronics and live processing into his compositions, creating a unique and innovative sound. His works are also influenced by his Paraguayan heritage, with elements of traditional Paraguayan music appearing in many of his pieces. One of Igmar's most notable works is "Mbaraka," a concerto for harp and orchestra. The piece was commissioned by the Paraguayan National Symphony Orchestra and premiered in 2010. It features a solo harp part that incorporates Paraguayan harp techniques and rhythms. Another significant work by Igmar is "Tapeba," a piece for string quartet and electronics. The piece was inspired by the Tapeba people, an indigenous group from Brazil. It incorporates recordings of Tapeba music and language, as well as extended techniques for the string instruments. Igmar's music has been performed by ensembles and orchestras around the world, including the Arditti Quartet, the Ensemble Modern, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also been commissioned by numerous organizations, including the Paraguayan National Symphony Orchestra, the Berliner Festspiele, and the Donaueschingen Festival. In addition to his work as a composer, Igmar was also a dedicated educator. He taught composition at the National Conservatory of Music in Asunción and was a visiting professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover. Tragically, Igmar's life was cut short when he passed away on December 22, 2017, at the age of 39. However, his legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

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