Musical Director

Au Arias

Au Arias (www.auarias.com) is a Scotland-based musical director and composer. Originally born in Argentina, Au Arias has developed an international career in more than five countries including Turkey, South Africa, UK, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina either from the orchestra podium or by showcasing his compositions in festivals and concerts.

As musical director he has achieved a wide experience conducting opera, orchestras and choirs. He made his professional debut in 2014 by premiering his own opera “Gruta de Ninfas” in Argentina with great success. Other career highlights have been  his positions as opera director at the Izmir State Opera and the Samsun State Opera (Republic of Turkey) where he conducted more than 70 professional productions. 

As Composer he has gained recognition for his choral-orchestral works such as Tango Mass and his opera Gruta de Ninfas. His music has been described as ¨neo-impressionist¨. However, his interests go beyond this through his exploration of electroacoustic resources and other elements of the music of today. Melody, consonance, texture and noise can be found in his works. For Au Arias, Music is not just music, but a way to paint the world where we live.

Au Arias is currently based in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, where he leads three choirs (Pitchcraft – Edinburgh, In Chorus and the Mackintosh Choir – Glasgow). He delivers piano and music tuition at his own studio.