”Espejos,” meaning mirrors, invites listeners on a journey through the interplay of light and darkness within the realm of orchestral and choral music. Rather than following a linear path, this composition is structured as a circular exploration, echoing the reflective nature of mirrors. Within its intricate tapestry, orchestral clusters evoke the depths of darkness, while the choir’s repetitive, almost conversational voices serve as mirrors reflecting the nuances of emotion and texture. Amidst this captivating interplay, the ethereal resonance of the high solo soprano emerges as a luminous reflection, illuminating the shadows with haunting beauty. Recorded by the Budapest Art Orchestra, “Espejos” invites listeners to contemplate the profound mirrors that exist between light and darkness, each note resonating with introspective depth and transcendent meaning.

Espejos, a piece of orchestral and choral music enclosed in the box on a cassette tape in its own cassette player. It is also available as a download.

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​​ARTURO CARDELÚS is a Spanish-American composer based in Los Angeles, CA. His score Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles, was called “Score of the Year” by “The Wrap”, won Best Score at Annecy Film Festival, and was nominated for the Goya Award (Spanish Academy Awards) and the IFMCA Award. Cardelús has also scored the internet sensation In a Heartbeat, the Netflix Original miniseries Call Me Francis, the Billy Zane drama Centurion XII, and Netflix’s Black Beach, directed by Oscar nominee Esteban Crespo.

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Cardelús’ recent projects include Disney’s Descendants, Dragonkeeper, and Frida Kahlo Immersive Exhibition.

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Cardelus’ music is known for his evocative scores and memorable melodies. His scores blend his classical background with his Hispanic heritage, often featuring melodies played by Spanish guitars, incorporating tango and other Hispanic genres. One of his most known pieces, Con Aire de Tango, was commissioned by the Berlin Philharmonic Soloists and released in a NAXOS album along with other chamber music pieces by Cardelus. Cardelús’s contributions to the world of concert music were recognized when he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in 2016.

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Cardelús hails from Madrid, Spain. He studied piano performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, Conservatorio Superior de Música in Salamanca, and Conservatorio Profesional in Guadalajara. Cardelús then shifted his focus, studying composition and film scoring at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, where he graduated summa cum laude and received the composition department’s highest award.