American composer Ezequiel Viñao (b. 1960). Born in Argentina, emigrated to the United States in 1980. He attended the Juilliard School in New York from 1981 to 1987. After graduation he was invited to Avignon i France to work with Olivier Messiaen in a series of televised masterclasses. His music is often decribed as 'compelling', 'powerful' and 'evocative', and he has received various awards and disstinctions in recognition of its qualities.