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Contemporary Mexican Composition

Exploring the intersection of traditional Mexican soundscapes and experimental electronic music

Compositions

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Electronic Landscapes

A series exploring digital minimalism through synthesized textures

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Mexico City Sessions

Field recordings meet orchestral arrangements in urban spaces

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Live Improvisations

Spontaneous compositions bridging acoustic and electronic worlds

Performances

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Mexico City Philharmonic

World premiere of "Ecos Sonoros"

March 2024 - Palacio de Bellas Artes

Concert performance

Festival Internacional Cervantino

"Fragmentos del Tiempo" string quartet

October 2023 - Guanajuato

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Upcoming Performances

Carnegie Hall Debut

May 2024 - New York

Ars Electronica

September 2024 - Linz

Sónar Festival

June 2024 - Barcelona

About

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Carlos Méndez

Mexican composer exploring the intersection of acoustic and electronic sound worlds. My work investigates temporal perception through immersive sonic environments.

Education

  • PhD in Composition - Stanford University
  • MFA - California Institute of the Arts
  • BMus - National Conservatory of Mexico

Awards

  • Guggenheim Fellowship 2023
  • Rome Prize 2022
  • Mexican Arts Grant 2021
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Contact

Let's Collaborate

Ready to discuss your next project or commission new work.

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