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Constantin Basica is a Romanian composer residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. His current work explores the symbiotic interrelations within music, video, and performers. His portfolio encompasses compositions for solo instruments, chamber ensembles, and larger orchestral and electronic works, often integrated with video. His music has been showcased in Europe, North America, and Asia, performed by noted artists and ensembles such as Ensemble Dal Niente, Ensemble Liminar, and JACK Quartet. His works have been featured at prominent festivals and conferences including the MATA Festival and the International Computer Music Conference. Constantin has received significant recognition for his compositions, including the ICMA Award for his submission at the 42nd ICMC in Shanghai. He holds a Doctorate in Music Composition from Stanford University, where he studied under influential mentors. He is also an experienced educator, having conducted workshops at various institutions and conferences across Mexico and Europe. In terms of accolades, he has received the Carolyn Applebaum Memorial Prize and the Chair’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at Stanford University.
Stanford University • Stanford, California, US
Teaching and conducting music workshops, focusing on composition and multimedia.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.