Toni Castells

Toni Castells (born in Berga, Spain) is a Spanish composer based in London. His work combines elements of classical music, opera, electronic music, and contemporary sound art, often drawing on genres such as neo-classical, ambient, and classical crossover. Castells has collaborated with various performers and has presented his compositions at venues in the United Kingdom and other places in Europe. His musical style has drawn comparisons to a diverse range of artists. Ben Roberts of London Tourdates described it as “Massive Attack meets Mendelssohn”, while producer Michael Haas described it as “Morricone meets Satie.” The US label Magnatune characterised it as “Puccini meets Sigur Rós”. In addition to his musical career, Castells is a PhD candidate in biomedical engineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, exploring the therapeutic potential of music. His research focuses on the effects of sound on heart rate variability and chronic stress. He lectures on Music Technology at the London College of Music and Imperial College London. Early Music Career Castells began his musical education at the age of four. At six, he was identified as a child with high capacities, a detai