José Antonio Abreu

José Antonio Abreu (1939–2018) was a Venezuelan pianist, economist and politician.

Also recorded as Jose Antonio Abreu; José Antonio Abreu Anselmi.

José Antonio Abreu in brief

Born
1939
Died
2018
Known for
pianist,economist,politician,composer,conductor,university teacher,organist,harpsichordist
Place of birth
Valera

Overview

Recorded at birth as José Antonio Abreu Anselmi.

Born at Valera in 1939, died at Caracas in 2018.

In detail

José Antonio Abreu studied at University of Michigan, Jose Angel Lamas School of Music and Andrés Bello Catholic University. training under Evencio Castellanos and Vicente Emilio Sojo is recorded. the recorded working language is Spanish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical.

Employment is recorded with Simón Bolívar University, Andrés Bello Catholic University and Government of Venezuela. Positions recorded include member of the Chamber of Deputies of Venezuela and minister of culture. Membership is recorded of Royal Philharmonic Society and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.

Works named in the authority record are El Sistema.

Distinctions recorded are Right Livelihood Award, Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Order of Francisco de Miranda and Erasmus Prize.

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    “José Antonio Abreu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q671147: José Antonio Abreu

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