Born and raised in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Luis Ramirez (b. 1992) is a Mexican-Canadian composer renowned for his vibrant, rhythmically intricate textures and evocative soundscapes that blend Mexican folklore with cinematic storytelling. Jocelyn Morlock has praised him for his "great talent and imaginative, unique voice," a quality that has led to performances by major North American orchestras, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Currently based in Toronto, Luis is completing his doctorate under Randolph Peters at York University.

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Luis discovered his love for piano music at an early age, and his fascination with composition emerged through his interest in performing contemporary music. His perseverance through early challenges in Mexico has shaped his successful freelance career in Canada, where he has established himself as a dynamic and eclectic composer in the classical world.

 

In addition to being recognized as a NextGen Composer with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and a Composer Fellow with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Luis has earned accolades including first prize in the Large Ensemble SOCAN Awards and the CMC Prairie Region Emerging Composer Competition for his work Chido, an honorable mention from the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition for his work Singularity, and third prize in the Solo & Duet SOCAN Awards for his work Prompt. His compositions have premiered at international festivals including Festival Cervantino in Mexico, Chamberfest in Ottawa, Prisms Festival in Arizona, the Casalmaggiore Festival in Italy, and the Class Axe Workshops across Canada. Recent commissions include works for Duo Concertante, two commissions from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Trio Kalysta.

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As a multifaceted artist, Luis is an accomplished solo pianist, orchestral conductor, and published scholar. A graduate of Brandon University, he studied piano with Alexander Tselyakov and composition with Dr. Patrick Carrabré. His ability to draw from a broad range of influences while maintaining a cohesive artistic vision positions him as an exciting and evolving voice in the contemporary classical world.