Cristina Bónsem is a Spanish composer, pianist, and musicologist. From a very early age, she displayed extraordinary creativity, inventing melodies and small musical pieces on a toy keyboard until, at the age of 10, she began her formal piano studies at the conservatory in her hometown. Just four years later, she won her first prize in a piano competition, marking the beginning of a career that would go far beyond performance alone. After completing her piano studies, her passion for music led her to continue her education in “History and Science of Music and Musical Technology” at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Her curiosity and professional versatility have driven her to explore multiple facets of music, with composition becoming her greatest passion. She has composed music for short films and theatrical productions, and her works have been featured in various television reports and programs. Her catalogue includes works for solo piano, choir, and chamber ensembles, reflecting her versatility and her ability to adapt to different artistic projects and formats. Her work has also received international recognition. In 2025, she received two nominations for “Best Composition” and “Best Performance,” as well as an Honorable Mention for her work Iberian Charm at the Apollo Global Music Awards in Athens. More recently, she was awarded two Silver Medals at the prestigious Global Music Awards (GMA), an international competition held in San Diego, California (United States). Through composition, Bónsem finds the freedom to interpret and express her emotions, connect with her roots, and blend her diverse artistic influences, creating a unique musical atmosphere. For her, each new work represents an opportunity to tell stories and share her vision of the world through music. Contact: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Links to her music and social media on: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Cristina Bónsem

Cristina Bónsem is a Spanish composer, pianist, and musicologist. From a very early age, she displayed extraordinary creativity, inventing melodies and small musical pieces on a toy keyboard until, at the age of 10, she began her formal piano studies at the conservatory in her hometown. Just four years later, she won her first prize in a piano competition, marking the beginning of a career that would go far beyond performance alone. After completing her piano studies, her passion for music led her to continue her education in “History and Science of Music and Musical Technology” at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Her curiosity and professional versatility have driven her to explore multiple facets of music, with composition becoming her greatest passion. She has composed music for short films and theatrical productions, and her works have been featured in various television reports and programs. Her catalogue includes works for solo piano, choir, and chamber ensembles, reflecting her versatility and her ability to adapt to different artistic projects and formats. Her work has also received international recognition. In 2025, she received two nominations for “Best Composition” and “Best Performance,” as well as an Honorable Mention for her work Iberian Charm at the Apollo Global Music Awards in Athens. More recently, she was awarded two Silver Medals at the prestigious Global Music Awards (GMA), an international competition held in San Diego, California (United States). Through composition, Bónsem finds the freedom to interpret and express her emotions, connect with her roots, and blend her diverse artistic influences, creating a unique musical atmosphere. For her, each new work represents an opportunity to tell stories and share her vision of the world through music. Contact: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Links to her music and social media on: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Cristina Bónsem is a Spanish composer, pianist, and musicologist. From a very early age, she displayed extraordinary creativity, inventing melodies and small musical pieces on a toy keyboard until, at the age of 10, she began her formal piano studies at the conservatory in her hometown. Just four years later, she won her first prize in a piano competition, marking the beginning of a career that would go far beyond performance alone.

After completing her piano studies, her passion for music led her to continue her education in “History and Science of Music and Musical Technology” at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Her curiosity and professional versatility have driven her to explore multiple facets of music, with composition becoming her greatest passion.

She has composed music for short films and theatrical productions, and her works have been featured in various television reports and programs. Her catalogue includes works for solo piano, choir, and chamber ensembles, reflecting her versatility and her ability to adapt to different artistic projects and formats.

Her work has also received international recognition. In 2025, she received two nominations for “Best Composition” and “Best Performance,” as well as an Honorable Mention for her work Iberian Charm at the Apollo Global Music Awards in Athens. More recently, she was awarded two Silver Medals at the prestigious Global Music Awards (GMA), an international competition held in San Diego, California (United States).

Through composition, Bónsem finds the freedom to interpret and express her emotions, connect with her roots, and blend her diverse artistic influences, creating a unique musical atmosphere. For her, each new work represents an opportunity to tell stories and share her vision of the world through music.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Composer at Cristina Bónsem
May 13, 2015 - Present

Education

Ballet and Spanish Dance Studies at Classical Ballet and Spanish Dance School “Estudio Katia”, Mérida
September 13, 1998 - June 15, 2000
Music studies in piano at Conservatory in Mérida, Cáceres and Plasencia (Spain)
September 13, 2001 - June 18, 2015
Bachelor’s Degree in Music History and Sciences and Music Technology at Autonomous University of Madrid
September 11, 2016 - June 16, 2020
Master’s Degree in Libraries, Archives and Digital Continuity at Carlos III University of Madrid
September 12, 2021 - June 16, 2022

Qualifications

Honorable Mention at the Apollo Global Music Awards
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Best Composition and Best Performance at the international Apollo Music Awards
September 26, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Two silver medals at the prestigious Global Music Awards, based in San Diego (California), in the Composition/Composer category
February 8, 2026 - May 8, 2026
The awarded works were “A Mi Tierra” and “Iberian Charm”, both recognized with the “Outstanding Achievement” distinction in the composition category.
Finalist in the Fidelio International Piano Composition Competition 2024
August 13, 2024 - August 13, 2024
Finalist in the Fidelio International Piano Composition Competition for her work “Iberian Charm” (2024).
Finalist in the Fidelio International Piano Composition Competition 2026
February 26, 2026 - February 26, 2026
Finalist in the Fidelio International Piano Composition Competition for her work “A mi tierra” (2026).
First Prize in Piano at the 7th Edition of the “Promúsica 2006” Competition
May 6, 2006 - May 13, 2006
First Prize in Piano at the 7th Edition of the “Promúsica 2006” Competition, organized and sponsored by Caja de Extremadura, Promúsica, and the Provincial Council of Badajoz (2006).
Excellence University Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement
September 10, 2017 - June 15, 2018
Excellence university scholarship for outstanding academic achievement, Community of Madrid (2017–2018).