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Carlos Chávez

Carlos Chávez (1899–1978) was a Mexican conductor, choreographer and musicologist.

Also recorded as Carlos Chavez; Carlos Antonio de Padua Chavez y Ramirez.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Carlos Antonio de Padua Chávez y Ramírez.

Born at Popotla in 1899, died at Mexico City in 1978.

In detail

Carlos Chávez studied at National Conservatory of Music of Mexico. Blas Galindo, Eduardo Mata and María Teresa Prieto are recorded as having studied under Carlos Chávez. the recorded working language is Spanish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony.

Employment is recorded with Harvard University. Membership is recorded of Colegio Nacional, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina).

Works named in the authority record are Symphony No. 3 and Symphony No. 5.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and National Prize for Arts and Sciences.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Carlos Chávez”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q357326: Carlos Chávez

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