EMILIANO ORTÍZ

About me

I’m a Mexican composer based in France. My work explores the spiritual music of different cultures, bringing these ancient colors into my pieces. I enjoy experimenting with textures that feel raw and natural, embracing the little imperfections that make sound feel alive. I mix these elements freely, without worrying about genres, to create honest and organic sounds. My work is influenced by composers such as György Kurtág and Giacinto Scelsi, as well as artists like Jonny Greenwood, Sigur Rós, and Son Lux.

I hold a master’s degree in film scoring from the Université Lumière Lyon II (2026), in France, and a master’s degree in composition from the University of Bergen (2023), in Norway, where I studied with composer Dániel Péter Biró. I began my musical studies as a pianist at Mexico’s National Conservatory of Music, where I later studied composition. My music has been premiered in Mexico, Japan, India, France, and Norway by ensembles such as Quasar Saxophone quartet, Edvard Grieg Vocal Ensemble, BIT20 ensemble, EON ensemble, among others.

Beyond academia, I’ve composed for short films, documentaries, TV series (IMDb), contemporary dance, and theater. As a producer, I’ve worked with several rock and pop artists from Mexico, Norway, and India. And, for over eight years, I’ve taught private lessons in, composition, music theory, and music production (info here).