Sebastian Androne-Nakanishi is an award-winning composer whose work bridges the worlds of concert music, film, theater, and video games. Known for his versatility and emotional depth, Sebastian creates music that not only captivates the listener but also forges lasting connections. Whether crafting evocative soundscapes for film or composing intricate orchestral works, his compositions have been performed across Europe and beyond by esteemed ensembles and orchestras.

Having studied in Romania, the UK, France, and Switzerland, Sebastian holds a Doctorate from the National University of Music in Bucharest and a Master's in composition for film, theater, and media from the Zurich University of the Arts. His music is about storytelling—sculpting sound into narratives that speak to the soul, leaving a lasting impression. Whether you're looking to collaborate or simply experience something unique, his work offers a powerful and immersive journey.

I am a classically trained composer with broad interest and experience in world musics. MM New England Conservatory '86, BM University of Massachusetts at Amherst '76.

My compositions have won awards from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Reed Trio International Chamber Music Composition Competition, a Bryant Fellowship from Harvard University, and a certificate from the 21st Century Music Project Competition of the the International Center for Japanese Culture in Yokohama, Japan. My works have been performed across the United States, Europe and Japan.

As a composer, I am interested in considering commissions and collaborations. Performing scores and parts are available to all my works here on SoundCloud through Universal Edition, J. W. Pepper Music, Frank Warren Music Service, or by contacting me.

I hope you enjoy listening here.

Born in Madrid, November 1983.
Spends his childhood in Valverde del Jucar, village of the central provincial of Cuenca in Spain.
In 1993 a small school of music is founded in this village with the purpose of creating a music band.
It’s in then when he starts studying music, first with the clarinet and some months later with the piano in a private academy in the nearby city of Cuenca.
In 1997 he enrolls in the music Conservatory of Cuenca in the piano and solfege classes.
One year later, in 1998, he moves to Luxembourg, country of his father.
He enters in the Music Conservatory of Luxembourg where he studies: piano, piano accompaniment, clarinet, chamber music, orchestration, music history, harmony, pedagogy, methodology, orchestra conducting, analysis, composition, music informatics, organ & counterpoint (among others)

The positive Luxembourgish music environment has allowed him to work as free-lance composer since 1999 and as conductor since 2004.

His catalogue of works contains more than 90 pieces of several music styles going from chamber music works, film music or symphonic pieces.
Hi works have been performed in Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Greece and USA (in New York), among other countries.
He also works as arranger/orchestrator, counting with many projects with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, the Luxembourg Brass Ensemble, the Instrumental Ensemble of the University of Luxembourg and, recently, the National Orchestra of France.

In 2005 he continues his harmony & counterpoint studies in Paris in the 17th District Conservatory as well as in the "Conservatoire Nationale de Région"
In 2006 he enrolls in the CNSMDP (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et Danse de Paris) where he obtained prizes in Harmony, Fugue, Counterpoint, XXth Century Music Writting, Orchestration & Conducting.
His studies in Paris have been rewarded with a final Master Diploma on Music Writing in June 2011.
He currently teaches at the Conservatory of Luxembourg (Luxembourg), activity that he combines with other composition & conducting projects.

Driven by a desire to explore without barriers, Just For Once 4tet is a musical playground where each member brings his or her own universe, influences and touch of madness. Unbridled free jazz, funky grooves, the colors of world music, ethereal melodies and improvisational flights of fancy - everything that makes us tick can be found in our compositions.

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