Alejandro Viñao

Alejandro Viñao (Born September 4, 1951) in Argentina is a composer currently living in the UK. Viñao studied composition with the Russian composer Jacobo Ficher in Buenos Aires. In 1975 he moved to Britain where he continued his studies at the Royal College of Music and later at the City University in London where in 1988 he was awarded a Ph.D. in composition. Viñao has received a number of international prizes and awards including the 'Golden N... more

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  • Sep 4, 1951 (age 58 years)

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  • Alejandro Vinao
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