Role

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Composer

Country

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Portugal

Birth

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1969 in Lisbon, Portugal

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Chamber

 

Luis Tinoco is a Portuguese composer of contemporary classical music. He was born on August 26, 1969, in Lisbon, Portugal. Tinoco grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a composer and conductor. This musical environment had a significant impact on Tinoco's early life, and he began studying music at a young age. Tinoco studied composition at the Lisbon National Conservatory with António Pinho Vargas and later at the Royal Academy of Music in London with Robert Saxton. He also attended masterclasses with renowned composers such as Magnus Lindberg, Brian Ferneyhough, and Louis Andriessen. Tinoco's music is characterized by its eclectic style, which combines elements of contemporary classical music with jazz, rock, and world music. His compositions often feature complex rhythms, intricate harmonies, and a wide range of instrumental colors. One of Tinoco's early works, "Short Cuts," was written in 1993 and premiered at the Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon. This piece is a set of short, virtuosic pieces for solo piano that showcase Tinoco's technical skill and his ability to create a wide range of moods and textures. In 1996, Tinoco composed "Round Time," a piece for orchestra that was commissioned by the Gulbenkian Foundation. This work is inspired by the rhythms and melodies of African music and features a large percussion section. "Round Time" was well-received by audiences and critics alike and helped establish Tinoco as one of Portugal's leading young composers. Tinoco's music has been performed by many leading orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Arditti Quartet. He has also collaborated with many prominent soloists, including pianist Joanna MacGregor and cellist Rohan de Saram. In 2003, Tinoco composed "From the Depth of Distance," a piece for string quartet that was commissioned by the Arditti Quartet. This work is a haunting and atmospheric exploration of the timbral possibilities of the string quartet and features a wide range of extended techniques. Tinoco's music often explores themes related to nature and the environment. In 2007, he composed "Falling Man," a piece for orchestra that was inspired by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This work features a haunting melody played by the solo cello and a large percussion section that evokes the sound of falling debris. In recent years, Tinoco has continued to explore new musical territories and has incorporated elements of electronic music into his compositions. In 2015, he composed "Cello Concerto," a work for cello and electronics that was premiered by cellist Filipe Quaresma and the Gulbenkian Orchestra. This piece features a wide range of electronic sounds and textures that blend seamlessly with the acoustic instruments. Tinoco's music has been recognized with many awards and honors, including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in 2018. He has also been a resident composer at many leading institutions, including the MacDowell Colony, the Civitella Ranieri Foundation, and the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center. In addition to his work as a composer, Tinoco is also a respected teacher and has taught composition at many leading institutions, including the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Lisbon National Conservatory.

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