José Escolástico Andrino
José Escolástico Andrino (1817, in Guatemala City – July 14, 1862 in San Salvador) was a Salvadoran composer, considered to be the founder of the classical music scene in his country. In 1845, he established a Conservatory in San Salvador, where he both composed and taught. He wrote two symphonies, three masses, a set of variations for violin and orchestra, and one opera La Mora generosa (the Generous Blackberry).
Also recorded as Jose Escolastico Andrino
José Escolástico Andrino
- Born
- 1817 · Guatemala City.
- Died
- 1862 · San Salvador.
- Nationality
- Guatemala · El Salvador
- Occupation
- composer · music educator · politician · violinist · musician
- Fields
- opera
- Teachers
- Rafael Olmedo Artiga
- Languages
- Spanish
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José Escolástico Andrino (1817, in Guatemala City – July 14, 1862 in San Salvador) was a Salvadoran composer, considered to be the founder of the classical music scene in his country. In 1845, he established a Conservatory in San Salvador, where he both composed and taught. He wrote two symphonies, three masses, a set of variations for violin and orchestra, and one opera La Mora generosa (the Generous Blackberry).
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Training under Rafael Olmedo Artiga is recorded. The recorded working language is Spanish. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. Positions recorded include Mayor of San Salvador and Governor of the San Salvador Department.
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