César Benito is a highly regarded Spanish composer who has garnered widespread recognition for his exceptional scores for film and television projects. He gained immense acclaim for his work on the international hit series El Tiempo Entre Costuras. This captivating period drama achieved a groundbreaking feat in 2013 by setting a record for the highest ratings in the premiere of a prime time television series in Spain. Additionally, Benito's exceptional compositions graced the comedy series Allí Abajo, which, in 2015, also broke the aforementioned record, further highlighting his remarkable musical prowess. Other notable contributions encompass a diverse array of esteemed and commercially successful television series in Spain. These include La Chica de Ayer (a Spanish adaptation of the BBC series Life on Mars), Los Protegidos, La Sonata del Silencio, and Desaparecidos-La Serie.

The soundtrack for El Tiempo Entre Costuras reached #1 on the iTunes Soundtrack Albums chart in Spain and #2 in the General category. This achievement was accompanied by the receipt of numerous prestigious awards, including the revered Iris Award for Best Music for Television bestowed by the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Television in Spain.

Beyond his exceptional work in television and film scoring, Benito captivates audiences with his cinematic music through exhilarating live concerts, where he showcases his compositions, either conducting symphonic or chamber orchestras from the podium or demonstrating his prowess from the piano. His compositions have been covered by other artists and performed by numerous musical ensembles in different parts of the world.

At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, rhythmic gymnast Carolina Rodríguez used the music of César Benito in her ribbon routine, which earned her an Olympic Diploma.

César Benito graduated magna cum laude, earning a dual B.A. degree in Film Scoring and Contemporary Writing & Production from Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has also honed his expertise through degrees in Music Theory, Piano, and Composition from the renowned Málaga and Madrid Conservatories. Additionally, Benito holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Málaga, exemplifying his diverse academic pursuits.

Moreover, as a distinguished member of the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammys), Benito has been actively involved in the voting process that recognizes and celebrates excellence within the music industry.

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AWARDS

2015 Parma Internationa Music Film Festival, Italy
• NOMINATED. Best Score: The Red Thunder

2014 XVI Premios Iris de la Academia de las Ciencias y las Artes de Television, España
• WINNER. Best Score for Television: El Tiempo Entre Costuras

2013 Goldspirit Awards
• WINNER. Breakthrough Composer of the Year
• WINNER. Best Score for Television: El Tiempo Entre Costuras
• NOMINATED. Best National Composer
• NOMINATED. Best National Score: El Tiempo Entre Costuras

2013 International Film Music Critics Awards
• NOMINATED. Breakthrough Composer of the Year
• NOMINATED. Best Original Score for a TV Series: El Tiempo Entre Costuras

2013 Premios de la Crítica
• NOMINATED. Best Composer
• NOMINATED. Best Score: El Tiempo Entre Costuras

2011 Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos
• NOMINATED. Best Score: Ways to Live Forever

2007 Garden State Film Festival, USA
• GANADOR. Best Orchestral Composition: “Jermyn Theater” (from the film Mía Sarah)

2007 Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos
• NOMINATED. Best Score: Mía Sarah

2007 Spanish Film Critics Awards
• NOMINATED. Best Breakthrough Composer

2000 Berklee College of Music, EE.UU.
• ARIF MARDIN AWARD por outstanding work in Music Production & Arranging
• WINNER. Commencement Ceremony Composition Contest
• WINNER. Best Original Score of the Year for a Short Film

1995 Competición Internacional de Música coral "Ciudad de Rota"
• 1st Prize

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