Three-time Grammy nominated American composer Miguel del Aguila was born 1957 in Montevideo, Uruguay. In more than 115 works that couple drama and driving rhythm with nostalgic nods to his South American roots, he has established himself among the most distinctive and highly regarded composers of his generation. Also a pianist, del Aguila understands music from the performer’s perspective, which has earned him a devoted following among soloists and ensembles. His music has been performed worldwide by over 100 orchestras and by thousands of ensembles and soloists, and is recorded on 36 CDs.

​Aguila has a decidedly international background, and his music has an international appeal. His early years in South America – captured so vividly in his music – were followed by study at the San Francisco Conservatory and then the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna, where early works were premiered and recorded. After ten years in Vienna, he returned to the U.S. in 1992. The Los Angeles Times described him soon thereafter as “one of the West Coast’s most promising young composers.”