Javier Álvarez (1956- )
Nationality
Mexican
Famous Works Involving Orchestra
Trireme, Geometria Foliada, Gramatica de Dos
Fun Facts
- Álvarez’s compositional style includes combining music technology with instruments from different cultures such as the Korean zither, Mexican folk harp, and Caribbean steel pans.
- Álvarez composed music for Cronos, a 1993 horror film by Guillermo del Toro.
- He was born in Mexico City and lived in the United States for a time before moving to Great Britain.
Get to know Álvarez in this video by Columbus Symphony Violinist Joyce Fishman!
Upcoming Columbus Symphony Concerts Featuring Álvarez’s Music
- None at this time
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