Luis Fernando Amaya

Born in Aguascalientes, México, Luis Fernando Amaya is a composer and percussionist based in Oslo. Topics such as collective memory and the relationship between humans and non-humans (such as plants, animals, or environments) are commonly present in his work. He studied composition and music theory at the Centro de Investigación y Estudios Musicales (CIEM) and holds a Ph.D. in composition and music technology from Northwestern University.

Amaya's music has been performed throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia by performers such as CEPROMUSIC (México), London Sinfonietta, Arditti Quartet (UK), Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra (Switzerland), Ensemble Dal Niente, Yarn/Wire (USA), Oslo Domkor (Choir of the Cathedral of Oslo, Norway), amongst others. He is the recipient of awards and fellowships such as the Residency PRIX CIME (International Electroacoustic Music Competition 2023), a Presidential Fellowship (NU), and representing México in the 61st International Rostrum of Composers of the UNESCO in Helsinki, Finland.

His scores are published by BabelScores.

His music is featured in over 15 albums, two of which are monographic: Cortahojas (2023, Protomaterial Records) and nacen en silencio (2025, Aurora Records).

Luis Fernando Amaya was commissioned by Gaudeamus as part of his Composer Journey in 2026.