Victor Guillermo Ramos Rangel

In 1930, he is part of the founders of the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra and the Orfeón Lamas. In this orchestra dedicated to execute the Bassoon. From 1941 to 1950, he was professor in Caracas' public schools such as: 19 de abril, Rubén González, Ricardo Zuloaga and Gabriela Mistral." In 1945, Ramos worked for the Education Ministry and was a music professor in the Cultural Direction of Caracas. In 1947 he married Dilia Díaz Cisneros, with whom he had a daughter and two sons. From 1944 until 1978, he was Professor of Theory, Solfege and Music History at the José Ángel Lamas Superior Music School. In 1978, he participated in the documentary about his hometown, for the series (Towns of Venezuela), of filmmaker Carlos Oteyza. Along with the Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela he traveled to Europe and the United States. Also, was member of the National Geographic Society reading club. In his live, he traveled around the world for cultural interests and the learning of new languages. Among his compositions, can be mentioned: Lo Eterno, La maravilla (Aprended flores de mi), A José María España, Bambú de caña batiente; and the songs Gota de agua and Amanecer.

• Name — Victor Guillermo Ramos Rangel • Landscape — yes • Born — 10 February 1911 • Birthplace — Cúa, Miranda state, Venezuela • Died — 10 December 1986 • Place of death — Caracas, Venezuela • Instrument — Bassoon • Genre — Classical music, Venezuelan popular music • Occupation — musician, composer • Past Member Of — Venezuela Symphony Orchestra