Aleksandra Vilcinska is a Latvian composer and award-winning singer-songwriter known for her hybrid, voice-infused compositions that blend classical piano roots with modern, experimental soundscapes. A graduate of the National Film and Television School, her work spans BAFTA- and Academy-recognized projects, and she recently released her solo piano concept album Book of Dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I come from a classical piano and pop singer-songwriter background. During my teenage years, I participated in many international singing competitions and won several awards (including Berliner Perle, Open Europe, and Lloret De Mar). Later, I decided to pursue a career in music composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2024, I completed my MA in Composing Music for Film at the National Television School, UK. My work includes scoring the BAFTA-winning student game There Was Once a Home, the Student Academy Award finalist The Undertakers, and Harvest \u2014 featured in The Guardian and a winner at the Kerry International Film Festival. Since graduating, I\u2019ve been working full-time as a film and media composer. I also recently released a solo piano concept album titled Book of Dreams!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This recognition truly gives me a boost of confidence to keep doing what I love. I\u2019m passionate about exploring dark, hybrid, and experimental music styles \u2014 and I hope these awards open up even more opportunities in that direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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My parents say they couldn\u2019t stop my crying from birth \u2014 apparently, I already liked the sound of my own voice! I remember spending hours on the garden swing at our summer house (I was 5 or 6 years old), making up random song melodies. I think I always knew music was my emotional language, but I didn\u2019t give it a proper chance until later. After trying out careers in sales and marketing, I became certain that music was the only path that truly made sense for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My kids inspire me in the most extravagant ways. Sometimes I let them bash on the piano or synth, press \u201crecord,\u201d and just see what happens. I’ve recently created a beat out of random bicycle sounds. I get inspired easily, and I\u2019m genuinely grateful for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love essential oils and truly believe that scent can influence thought processes and mood. I’ve make my own blends and use them on my hands and neck when I work. I especially love Vetiver and Cedarwood, as well as Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang Ylang.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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