Scoreload

Mexican composer and pianist renowned for romantic piano compositions and prolific film scoring.Son of Golden Age composer Ernesto Cortazar Sr., began career at 13 after father's death. Scored 500+ films/TV shows. Gained international fame posthumously via digital platforms.

• At 13, orphaned when his father died in a car accident, forcing him to support his family through music commissions.
• Composed Mexico's first rock-and-roll film score for 'Rock Acapulco' (1958), showcasing genre versatility.
• Experienced career revival when his piano works went viral on YouTube after his death, becoming relaxation music staples.
• Died of natural causes at 64, unaware his music would later accumulate billions of streams globally.