GRAMMY-Winning Composer Claudia Montero has Died, Aged 58

The Argentine composer has passed away due to cancer

A four time Latin GRAMMY award winner, Ms. Montero served as the composer in residence at the Palau de la Música in Barcelona and on the faculty of the Conservatori Superior de Música Salvador Seguí de Castelló.

She received commissions from countless international orchestras including the RTÈ Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, München Philharmoniker, Buenos Aires Chamber Orchestra and the Taipei University Orchestra.

She also served on the jury of competitions such as the Castellón International Bands Contest, INJUVE Awards, and the JOCME Composition Awards.

Our condolences to Ms. Montero's family, friends, colleagues, and students.