BIOGRAPHY

Luis Saglie has been hailed as a composer by the international public, professional musicians, and the press. In connection to his work as a composer, he is also constantly active as a conductor, pianist, and pedagogue. The great Samuel Adler states, “Luis Saglie is one of the most respected composers, pianists, and pedagogues on the musical scene today.”

Saglie has had a prestigious musical upbringing as a composer, conductor, and pianist. In the United States, he was a double major in music composition and piano performance at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). He then continued to Europe where he studied in Vienna, Austria (MUK, Music and Arts University, and Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien). Despite passing his entrance examinations in piano, conducting, and composition, he eventually focused exclusively on his composition studies, earning a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Musical Composition. He has treasured guidance received from international mentors such as composers Samuel Adler, Ian Krouse and Jake Heggie; pianists Johanna Harris, Vitaly Margulis and Saša Popović; and conductor Erwin Acél.

He is kept busy with constant commissions from instrumentalists, symphonic and chamber ensembles, universities, and artistic centers. His music has received numerous performances across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania, and is regularly included in CD repertoires by various international artists. Saglie’s scores are published by Universal Edition.

Luis Saglie has composed an opera, “El día de la liberación,” which received its successful premiere in Vienna, Austria under his musical direction. He has also composed symphonic works, concertos with soloists, chamber music, music for diverse solo instruments, as well as film scores and musical theatre.

Luis Saglie is the recipient of several international prizes and awards and serves as a curator and adjudicator for international music festivals and competitions. With over thirteen years of experience as a University Professor in three different countries, he has held positions as Head of the Composition Department and Music Director/Conductor. Luis Saglie was awarded the Distinguished Talent Residency by the Australian Government for his international accomplishments in the music sector. He currently teaches at the University of Sydney, Conservatorium of Music in Australia.