Three-time GRAMMY-nominated American composer Miguel del Aguila is known for his distinctive modern classical music, deeply influenced by his Latin American roots. A leading figure in contemporary classical music, his over 140 compositions bring vibrant diversity to contemporary chamber and orchestral repertoires. His rhythm-driven, dramatic works blend tradition and modernity with echoes of his Latin heritage.
With more than 70 commercial album releases and over 200 live performances annually, his music has been praised as “brilliant and witty” (NY Times) and “sonically dazzling” (LA Times). His recordings have topped the Billboard Classical Charts, with some nearing half a million streams. In 2010, his Salon Buenos Aires album earned two Latin Grammy nominations, and in 2015, Concierto en Tango earned him a third nomination.
His works, performed by thousands of ensembles and over 100 orchestras worldwide, have been conducted by Leonard Slatkin, Lukas Foss, JoAnn Falletta, Marin Alsop, Gerard Schwarz, and Giancarlo Guerrero among others.
Honors include the Kennedy Center Friedheim Award, New Music USA’s Music Alive and Magnum Opus Awards, 2026 Artist Trust Fellowship, WSMTA 2026 Commissioned Composer of the Year.
