Pere Casas was born in Terrassa (Barcelona) in 1957. He has studied at Barcelona Conservatory. His works has been performed in several Spanish cities and in Basel, Paris, Badbrückenan, Hamburg and Palermo. He has received commissions from “Musicals Youth” of Spain, Foix Foundation, Musica XXI Ensemble, La Caixa Foundation, Sabadell Council and Vallès Symphonic Orchestra. Casas won the first prize of “Musicals Youth” 1989 Competition. His guitar composition Casiana VII was finalist at the 1991 Radio France Competition. At present he is teaching harmony, analysis and counterpoint at Terrassa Conservatory. (2004)