Pauxy Gentil-Nunes is a composer and flutist whose work centers on contemporary concert music. A professor of Harmony, Musical Analysis, and Composition at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, his compositions have been performed and recorded internationally by renowned musicians and ensembles. His diverse repertoire spans chamber, vocal, orchestral, and electronic music. As a performer, Gentil-Nunes has premiered hundreds of works by Brazilian and international composers, specializing in extended techniques and interactions with electronic media. Since 2011, he has been a member of Abstrai Ensemble, a group dedicated to performing and promoting contemporary concert music. Holding a doctorate in Language and Musical Structuring from UNIRIO, he leads the PArtiMus research group, which focuses on artistic research, creation, and musical experimentation. His scholarly work explores musical texture, a field in which he developed Partitional Analysis—a theory now advanced by numerous researchers. Additionally, he investigates post-tonal harmony and rhythmic structure, contributing to both theoretical and practical advancements in contemporary music.