Alejandro Wolfgang Espigares del Castillo (1992) was born in Granada, Spain. He studied voice with Trinidad Perea and María del Mar Carrillo, and composition with Francisco González Pastor, Juan Cruz Guevara and José López Montes, among others. He furthered his training in choral conducting through numerous courses and masterclasses led by internationally renowned conductors, including Harry Christophers, Mathieu Romano, Albert Alcaraz, Marco Antonio García de Paz, Johan Duijck, Javier Busto, Lluís Vila and Néstor Andrenacci, among others.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education, specialising in Music Education, from the University of Granada, and later completed a Master’s Degree in Research and Innovation in Curriculum and Education. He is the author of several publications focusing on early childhood music education and the traditional folklore of Granada. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Music Research at the University of Granada while combining his academic work with his teaching career as a Composition professor.
His compositions have been selected as compulsory work for several competitions, including the 37th “Villa de Rojales” Christmas Carols and Lullabies Competition. He has also served as a jury member for prestigious events such as the 31st Torrevieja International Youth Habaneras Competition. Since the age of fifteen, he has founded and conducted several vocal ensembles, receiving distinctions including the Second Prize at the 16th “Antonio José” National Choral Competition in Burgos with the Academia Vocal de Granada, and the Second Prize at the 33rd “Villa de Rojales” National Christmas Carols and Lullabies Competition with Grupo Vocal MAK Singers, among others.
As a composer, he received an award in 2017 for his work “Ven a festejar” for children’s choir and piano. In 2018, he was honoured with the Best Conductor Award at the 40th “Villa de Rojales” National Christmas Carols and Lullabies Competition. In 2024, he was awarded the First Prize at the 4th UAH International Choral Composition Competition, as well as the First Prize at the 37th “Juan Bautista Comes” International Choral Composition Competition. In 2026, he received the First Prize at the 3rd “Villa de Leganés” Sacred Polyphony Composition Competition.
