Cómo Resquebrajar un torso- How to break a torso: 
This piece explores the profound journey of transformation from nature to a musical expression by speculating on the narrative behind the construction of a guitar. Inspired by the Argentinian Guitarist Atahualpa Yupanki and his phrase: " The guitar before being an instrument, already knew about music as they were trees that listened to the birds and learned it".

Interpretation by counter)induction, January 2024, University of Pittsburgh.

Cómo Resquebrajar Un Torso (2023) for ensemble

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Known for his compelling, expressive and socially aware music, Puerto Rican composer Julio Elvin Quiñones writes works that are imbued with visceral gestures, intuition and represent every aspect of his identity.

His music has been performed by many ensembles like the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico’s Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band, the Omnibus Ensemble, the JACK Quartet, loadbang, Ensemble Dal Niente and Talea Ensemble; additionally he’s also been performed by known soloists: Katsyarina Shaposhka, James Alexander, Hakeem Davison and Katherine Needleman. 

Julio is currently pursuing his doctoral studies at the Graduate Center CUNY, having studied with Suzanne Farrin, Jason Eckhardt and Jeff Nichols. He holds a Master's degree from the Peabody Conservatory with Michael Hersch and a Bachelor's Degree from the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico with Alfonso Fuentes.

Cómo Resquebrajar Un Torso (2023) for ensemble

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