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Diego Cobian (b. 1997) is a Mexican classical-contemporary composer. His eclectic work brings the arresting spirit of contemporary culture together with the artistry and sophistication of the classical music tradition.

Main stylistic influences include postmodern, neo-romantic and minimalism. Apart from writing music for the concert hall, his works have given a voice to different social projects, such as the Carlos Slim Foundation in 2019, and the Club Tocqueville of Barcelona in 2020.

He has also developed a special interest for sacred music and its role in contemporary culture as an agent of spirituality. His most recent endeavors in this field are The Ave Maria Project (2020) and his large-scale musical setting of the Stabat Mater (2020).

ACADEMIC STUDY

Conservatori del Liceu, Barcelona —2019-2020.
One-year exchange as part of undergraduate studies. Major instruction on composition with Benjamin Davies, on orchestration and analysis with Benet Casablancas and on film scoring with Francesc Gener.

Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City—2016-2019 Undergraduate program in Music and Innovation, with a focus on classical contemporary composition. Apart from the traditional music curriculum, major instruction on composition consisted of masterclasses with Mario Lavista, Samuel Zyman and Gabriela Ortiz, private composition lessons with DM Francisco Cortés-Alvarez and private piano lessons with DM Farizat Tchibirova.

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Fine Arts Award, Interlochen 2015.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Interlochen Arts Camp, MI — 2015
   6 -week Composition Intensive. Professor: Dr. Carrie Magin
- McGill Conservatory Summer Day Camp: 2011-2014
   Montreal, Canada.