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Carlos Chávez
June 13, 1899 – August 2, 1978
Mexican composer (1899–1978)
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Carlos Antonio de Padua Chávez y Ramírez was a Mexican composer, conductor, music theorist, educator, journalist, and founder and director of the Mexican Symphonic Orchestra. He was influenced by native Mexican cultures. Of his six symphonies, the second, or Sinfonía india, which uses native Yaqui percussion instruments, is probably the most popular.
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- Birthday · June 13
- Anniversary · August 2
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