Daniel Taborda, DMA
Composer and Conductor
(b. 1990) is a Colombian-born composer and conductor currently based in China. His music bridges the vibrant rhythms and cultural heritage of Latin America with the expressive language of contemporary classical music. Daniel’s versatile portfolio spans orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, solo, and electroacoustic works, performed internationally across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia.
Featured Symphonic Works
光閻之舞 (Guāng Yán zhī Wǔ) For Wind Ensemble
A visceral musical battle between clarity and chaos, this cinematic concert piece blends martial grooves, lyrical introspection, and Latin rhythmic drive. Explosive yet reflective, Dance of Light and Darkness captures the energy of transformation through bold contrasts and vivid orchestration.
Featured Chamber Music Works
Amores Y Penas
Amores y Penas (Love and Sorrow)” is written for saxophone quartet and percussion, blending Latin American rhythmic elements with expressive, contemporary textures.
Featured Piano Music
Olhar Saudoso
is a lyrical solo piano work, blending tenderness and introspection through flowing melodic lines and gentle harmonic textures. The piece invites listeners into a reflective soundscape shaped by longing and quiet emotional depth..