Tovar
BIO
Alexander Tovar is a composer with a BM in Music Composition from USC. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Philip Glass, Gustavo Dudamel, Van Dyke Parks, Nico Muhly, and Elton John. His compositions have been performed worldwide, including at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, and his work earned the award for Best Score at the Milan Film Festival.

Born in 1984 in Los Angeles, Alexander Tovar began composing at age 10 and trained in piano, trumpet, and guitar. He caught the attention of Robert Kraft in high school, leading to an opportunity to work with Philip Glass and Nico Muhly in New York City. After earning a B.M. in Music Composition from USC, his piece Eudaemonia was featured in a live broadcast concert on KUSC.
Tovar’s diverse career includes composing for Gustavo Dudamel, working with Van Dyke Parks on The Union, and scoring Crown Prince of Heaven at the Cannes Film Festival. His films Nothing in Los Angeles (2013) and Show Business (2015) won awards, including Best Score at the Milan International Film Festival.
In 2023, Tovar released Madrigals and Sinfonietta and composed his first symphony. His first string quartet was completed in fall 2023, followed by the sold-out performance of Man with a Movie Camera in March 2024.
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