Projects
My work unfolds across composition, conduction, musical production, mixing, improvisation and education. Each project represents a long-term artistic inquiry rather than a fixed format.
Composer — Contemporary Music
The Democratic Orchestra
Multinational ensemble exploring freedom, voice and collective decision-making.
The Great Wave
Composition exploring improvised performance and recording inspired by Zen philosophy and sound as movement.
Colors and Forms
Multinational project exploring solo performances. Ongoing.
Composition projects
I work regularly on different compositional projects. Ongoing.
Electronics
A space for my ongoing exploration of electronic music, synthesis, improvisation, and sound experimentation.
Jazz Composer and Band Leader
Mario Calzada - International Group
Jazz group exploring the tradition of Jazz Music and Mario Calzada´s compositions on format of trio, quartet and quintet.
Mario Calzada Big Band Project
Mario Calzada’s Big Band project exploring original compositions in a large ensemble format, alongside selected arrangements.
Improvisation
European Music Collective (EMC)
International collective focused on contemporary improvisation and collaborative authorship.
airkeychains
Improvisation-driven project exploring form, gesture and instant composition.
The Great Wave
Composition exploring improvised performance and recording inspired by Zen philosophy and sound as movement.
