Miguel del Aguila (1957 - )

Miguel del Aguila is a locally based artist with an international reputation. Since returning to California in 1992 from Vienna, Mr. del Aguila has been referred to as "resident music man of the year" (Los Angeles Times) and one of the "top 10 people to watch" (Ventura County Star). Miguel received a Kennedy Center Friedheim Award in 1995, and awards from the California Arts Council, including Artist in Residence in 1996 and 1998 and a Composer Fellowship for 1999-2000. Miguel del Aguila's catalog contains more than 60 compositions, including opera, orchestra, choral, solo, and chamber works, as well as music for theater and television.