Arturo Capur

Composer

Apr 16

Mexican composer, sound designer and double bassist Arturo Capur writes music for double bass and electronics as well as chamber music. his music has been played at the Biblioteca Vasconcelos, New Music Forum (Mexico City), DePaul University (Chicago) and has participated in workshops with ensembles and performers such as Mexico City Woodwind Quintet, Wapiti Ensemble, and Irvine Arditti. he has scored several short films and the feature film "La Danza de las Fieras" and is currently arranger, co-producer and sound designer at music and post-production studio "Grizzly Independiente" in Mexico City.

Since 2019, experimental electronics and expanding the possibilities of the double bass have become his main interests. his first album, the soundtrack from documentary 'raíces' will be released on late 2021 and he is currently working on various pieces which include a piano trio, a double bass octet and an album for double bass and electronics. he holds a composition degree from the University of West London and is currently pursuing a masters degree. among his professors are José Julio Díaz Infante, María Antonieta Lozano, Esteban and Enrico Chapela.

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