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Composer

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1960

 

Guillermo Lago is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on April 1, 1960, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. Lago started playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the clarinet and saxophone. Lago studied composition at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires and later at the Rotterdam Conservatory in the Netherlands. He also studied with renowned composers such as Franco Donatoni, Brian Ferneyhough, and Louis Andriessen. Lago's music is characterized by a blend of classical and popular music styles, with influences from jazz, tango, and rock. He has composed works for various ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo instruments. One of Lago's most famous works is his "Ciudades" (Cities) series, which consists of six pieces inspired by different cities around the world. The first piece, "Ciudad de Buenos Aires," is a tribute to his hometown and features elements of tango music. The second piece, "Ciudad de México," is inspired by the vibrant culture and music of Mexico. The third piece, "Ciudad de los Cielos" (City of the Skies), is a tribute to New York City and features elements of jazz and rock music. The fourth piece, "Ciudad de las Ideas" (City of Ideas), is inspired by the intellectual and artistic culture of Paris. The fifth piece, "Ciudad de los Vientos" (City of Winds), is a tribute to Chicago and features elements of blues and jazz music. The final piece, "Ciudad de los Sueños" (City of Dreams), is inspired by the surreal and dreamlike atmosphere of Los Angeles. Another notable work by Lago is his "Concierto de Aranjuez" for guitar and orchestra, which is a tribute to the famous Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. The piece features elements of flamenco music and has become a popular work in the classical guitar repertoire. Lago has also composed works for solo instruments, including his "Sarajevo" for solo violin, which is a tribute to the victims of the Bosnian War. The piece features elements of traditional Bosnian music and has been performed by renowned violinists such as Gidon Kremer and Vadim Repin. In addition to his work as a composer, Lago is also a professor of composition at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the Netherlands. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Dutch Music Prize in 2012. Overall, Guillermo Lago is a versatile and innovative composer who has made significant contributions to the contemporary classical music world. His music reflects his diverse cultural background and his ability to blend different styles and genres into a unique and compelling sound.

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