Igor Escudero facts for kids

Igor Escudero, a Spanish composer.

Igor Escudero Morais (born in Leon, 1977) is a talented Spanish musician. He is famous for writing classical music and opera. An opera is like a play where the story is told mostly through singing, often with an orchestra.

Igor Escudero has created many musical works. He has written eleven operas, including a special series based on the book "I, Claudius". This series was first performed with the Castile and León Symphony Orchestra. He has also composed three musicals, three oratorios (which are like large musical stories, but without acting), and music for films and short videos. His work also includes sacred and non-religious choral music, cantatas, and many pieces for smaller groups of instruments.

Igor Escudero's Main Works

Igor Escudero has composed many different types of music. Here are some of his most notable works:

Operas and Musical Stories

Igor Escudero is well-known for his operas. These are big musical plays where the story is sung. He has also written smaller operas, sometimes called chamber operas, and musicals.

• Aquerra (planned for 2026)
• The legend of Tamonante (2021)
• The Commoners (2021)
• I, Claudius & Claudius the God (2019): This is a special opera trilogy. It tells the story of the Roman Emperor Claudius in three parts:
  • Part One: Livia
  • Part Two: Caligula
  • Part Three: Claudius, the God
• Peter I, the Evil (2009)
• Oci, the Shaman (2006)

Smaller Operas

These are operas written for a smaller group of performers or a more intimate setting.

• The metamorphosis (2023)
• Borderland (2022)
• Casina (2013)
• The third king (2012)

Oratorios

Oratorios are large musical pieces for an orchestra, choir, and solo singers. They usually tell a story, often a religious one, but they are performed without costumes, scenery, or acting.

• The mountain of souls (2020)
• The glass Cathedral (2014)
• Moonbeam (2011)

Musicals

Musicals combine songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.

• The Fall of the House of Usher (2016)
• The Goggólori (2007)
• Dragon's head (2006)

Cantatas

A cantata is a vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically with several movements.

• Ego, Rodericus: symphonic legend (2022)
• Song of Songs (2015)

Music for Films and Videos

Igor Escudero has also created music for documentaries and short films.

• The Time Tunnel (2018)
• Adendro (2015)
• De hoy al ayer: Una mirada al pasado (2006)
• El tiempo del pastor (2006)
• La oveja negra (2005)
• Lola y las bolas de lana (2005)
• La crisis creativa (2004)
• Prisioneros (2004)
• Un poco como todo (2003)

See also

In Spanish: Igor Escudero para niños