Daniel Taborda, DMA
Composer and Conductor
Daniel Taborda (b. 1990) is a Colombian composer and conductor based in China. His music draws on Latin American rhythmic traditions, psychological experience, and the expressive possibilities of contemporary classical music. His catalogue encompasses orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, solo, electroacoustic, and operatic works, with performances across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. His work on the podium informs his approach to composition, bringing a performer’s perspective to questions of texture, pacing, and musical drama.
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..