Born in Argentina in 1960, American-based Argentinean composer Osvaldo Golijov captured international attention in 2000 with the premiere of his La Pasión Según San Marcos, an inspired blending of Spanish, Latin American and Jewish musical influences. His recent grammy winning opera, Ainadamer (2008) has established him as one of the most significant composers of the early 21st century.

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