Shaping a Remarkable Musical Legacy
3 Latin GRAMMY® Nominations
Youngest Mexican composer to be nominated for a Latin GRAMMY®
2024: La Minerva – III. Himno a la Mujer
2023: Lucha Libre!
2019: Mariachitlán
New Music USA Board Member
2024: New Music USA Board of Directors
First Mexican composer to serve on the Board
Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise
2023: Winner of the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise
First Mexican composer to win a Vilcek Prize in Music
Universal Music Recording Artist
2019: Signed a record deal with Universal Music Mexico
First Mexican composer to sign with Universal Music Group
Winner of the BMI William Schuman Prize
2013: Winner of BMI William Schuman Prize
First Mexican composer to win this award
Founder of Orquesta Latino Mexicana
2021: Founder and Artistic Director
Latin GRAMMY®-nominated orchestra based in Guadalajara, Mexico
PHOTO: ANGEL VELAZQUEZ
Shaping a Remarkable Musical Legacy
Youngest Mexican composer to be nominated for a Latin GRAMMY®
2024: La Minerva – III. Himno a la Mujer
2023: Lucha Libre!
2019: Mariachitlán
3 Latin GRAMMY®
Nominations
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New Music USA
Board Member
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New Music USA
2024: New Music USA Board of Directors
First Mexican composer to serve on the Board
Vilcek Prize
for Creative Promise
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Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise
2023: Winner of the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise
First Mexican composer to win a Vilcek Prize in Music
Universal Music
Recording Artist
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Universal Music Recording Artist
2019: Signed a record deal with Universal Music Mexico
First Mexican composer to sign with Universal Music Group
Winner of the
BMI William Schuman Prize
+
BMI William Schuman Prize
2013: Winner of BMI William Schuman Prize
First Mexican composer to win this award
Founder of
Orquesta Latino Mexicana
+
Orquesta Latino Mexicana
2021: Founder and Artistic Director
Latin GRAMMY®-nominated orchestra based in Guadalajara, Mexico
PHOTO: ANGEL VELAZQUEZ
Juan Pablo Contreras is a three-time Latin GRAMMY®-nominated composer and conductor known for blending Western classical and Mexican folk music into a vibrant soundscape. His works have been performed by 60 major orchestras worldwide and in prestigious venues such as Walt Disney Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall.
The latest from Juan Pablo Contreras
Discover Juan Pablo’s newest classical compositions, videos, podcasts, and news—immerse in his latest musical journey.
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La Minerva – III. Himno a la Mujer
“Himno a la Mujer” is nominated for a 2024 Latin Grammy® for Best Classical Composition!
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MARIACHITLAN
Check out Contreras’ new single “Mariachitlan,” recently released with Universal Music Mexico!