César Alejandro Carrillo’s choral compositions blend emotion, craftsmanship, and universal beauty. As he prepares for Venezuela Viva on May 16, 2025, he reflects on his journey, creative process, and lifelong dedication to shaping the global choral landscape.

When Laura Morales Balza was asked to write the lyrics for Cantemos, she considered it a gift. The Bird I Await is a prayer of grief, hope, daydreaming, infinite certainty, and strength. It is a contemplation of nature, through the universal song of a bird.