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Composer

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1952

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Orchestral

 

Santiago Lanchares is a Spanish composer who was born on May 22, 1962, in Madrid, Spain. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a pianist and his mother a singer. From a young age, Lanchares showed a keen interest in music and began studying piano and composition at the age of six. Lanchares continued his musical education at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid, where he studied composition with Francisco Guerrero and piano with Ana Guijarro. He later went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna, Austria, where he studied with Friedrich Cerha and Erich Urbanner. Throughout his career, Lanchares has composed a wide range of works, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, vocal music, and electronic music. His music is known for its intricate harmonies, rhythmic complexity, and use of extended techniques. One of Lanchares' most notable works is his Symphony No. 1, which was premiered by the Spanish National Orchestra in 1995. The piece is a large-scale work that showcases Lanchares' skill in orchestration and his ability to create complex textures and harmonies. The symphony is divided into four movements, each of which explores different moods and emotions. Another significant work by Lanchares is his String Quartet No. 1, which was premiered in 1992 by the Arditti Quartet. The piece is a challenging work that requires the performers to use a variety of extended techniques, including harmonics, glissandi, and pizzicato. The quartet is known for its intricate rhythms and complex harmonies, which create a sense of tension and drama throughout the piece. Lanchares has also composed a number of vocal works, including his song cycle "Canciones de la luna" (Songs of the Moon), which was premiered in 2001. The cycle consists of six songs for soprano and piano, each of which sets a poem about the moon by a different Spanish poet. The songs are characterized by their lyrical melodies and evocative harmonies, which capture the mood and imagery of the poems. In addition to his classical compositions, Lanchares has also worked in the field of electronic music. He has composed a number of pieces for tape and live electronics, including his piece "Música para un paisaje" (Music for a Landscape), which was premiered in 1998. The piece combines recorded sounds of nature with live electronic processing, creating a rich and immersive sonic environment. Throughout his career, Lanchares has received numerous awards and honors for his work. In 1993, he was awarded the National Prize for Young Composers by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. He has also been a recipient of the Villa de Madrid Prize for Music and the SGAE Prize for Composition. Today, Lanchares continues to compose and perform his music, both in Spain and internationally. His works are performed by leading orchestras and ensembles around the world, and he is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary composers in Spain.

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