Gustavo Díaz-Jerez studied composition with Giampaolo Bracali and Ludmila Ulehla at Manhattan School of Music. His compositional language may be defined as “algorithmic spectralism”, merging elements of the spectralist movement (Grisey, Murail, Radulescu, etc.), in which timbre plays a fundamental role, with processes derived from mathematical disciplines such as cellular automata, L-systems, fractals, genetic algorithms, number theory, spectrum analysis, additive synthesis, psychoacoustics, etc. Needless the say, the use of the computer is indispensable, usually producing results in the form of electronic music. However, his main interest is not in electroacoustics, but to “transcribe” these results using traditional instruments. This requires a very careful and elaborate process of quantization of melodic, rhythmic and timbre elements, so it can be adequately performed by human players. These transformations, however, leave intact the essence of the original process.

Gustavo Díaz-Jerez's works have been performed widely by soloists and ensembles and are published by Periferia Music.

Solo Instrumental

• Gehenna, for piano solo (2005) 11 min.
• Sisyphus, for piano solo
• Nous for solo flute

Choral

• Nudo de luz. for SATB choir (2005) 5 min. Based on a poem by Belinda Sánchez.

Chamber

• Trio for violin, violoncello, and piano (1994) 15 min.
• Sidhe, for violin, viola, violoncello, and piano four hands (2003) 20 min.
• Sonata for violin and piano (2000) 15 min. Watch
• Sonata for viola and piano (2003) 20 min.
• Hymenoptera, for clarinet quartet (2005) 16 min.
• Zenith, for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, harp, and voice. (2005). 13 min Based on a poem by Belinda Sánchez.
• Partita, for viola d'amore, piano, vibraphone, marimba, and multi percussion. (2005) 20 min.
• Ricercare. D. Schostakovitch in memoriam, for viola d'amore and piano (2006) 5 min.
• Dhŷana, for viola d'amore and piano (2006) 10 min.
• Akhkhazu, for alto saxophone and piano. (2007) 10 min.
• Plerion, for trumpet and piano. (2008) 10 min.
• Tiamat, for violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, and piano. (2007) 9 min. Watch premiere
• Three pieces for clarinet in b-flat and piano (2007). 16 min.
• Ashes for violin, viola, violoncello, and piano. 12 min
• Granular I, for guitar quartet
• Sonata for violoncello and piano
• Nous II, version for flute and piano
• Nous III, version for flute and harp
• Nous IV, version for flute and guitar
• Shanti, for string quartet.

Vocal

• Songs of Garajonay on poems by Belinda Sánchez, for soprano/tenor and piano. (2007) 12 min.

Orchestral

• Ricercare. D. Schostakovitch in memoriam, for viola d'amore and string orchestra (2006) 6 min. Watch premiere
• Songs of Garajonay, on poems by Belinda Sánchez, for soprano/tenor and chamber orchestra (2007) 12 min.
• Aranfaybo, for chamber orchestra. Watch
• Concerto for viola d'amore and chamber orchestra
• Concerto for clarinet and chamber orchestra