Javier Álvarez (composer)

Javier Álvarez
Javier Álvarez
	Álvarez in 2002
Born	Javier Álvarez Fuentes; 8 May 1956; Mexico City, Mexico
Died	23 May 2023 (aged 67); Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Education	National Conservatory of Music (Mexico); University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; City, University of London; Royal College of Music;
Occupations	Composer; Academic teacher;
Organizations	Guildhall School of Music and Drama; Malmö Academy of Music; University of Hertfordshire; Escuela Superior de Artes de Yucatán;
Awards	Premio Nacional de Ciencias y Artes; Medalla Bellas Artes; Medalla Mozart; Mendelssohn Scholarship;
Website	www.temazcal.co.uk

Javier Álvarez Fuentes (8 May 1956 – 23 May 2023) was a Mexican composer known for compositions that combined a variety of international musical styles and traditions, and that often utilized unusual instruments and new music technologies. Many of his works combine music technology with diverse instruments and influences from around the world. He taught internationally, in the UK and Sweden, and back in Mexico later in his career.

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