Carlos Chávez

Carlos Chávez Ramírez ( born June 13, 1899 in Popotla in Mexico City; † August 2, 1978 ibid ) was a Mexican composer and music educator.

Chavez is one of Mexico's most important composers of the 20th century. He was known far beyond his native land beyond. He combines his musical influences of original Mexican, particularly Indian folk music with European contemporary music, in which he draws on elements of neoclassicism. In addition, he coined the Mexican musical life of his time in various administrative positions as orchestra leader and academic teacher. He was also a member of the Academia de Artes.

Works (selection)

  • Symphony No. 1 ( Sinfonia de Antigona ) ( 1932)
  • Symphony No. 2 ( Sinfonia India) (1936 )
  • Symphony No. 3 (1951-1954)
  • Symphony No. 4 ( Sinfonia Romantica ) ( 1952)
  • Symphony No. 5 (1954 )
  • Symphony No. 6 (1961 )
Neoclassicism (music) Ibero-American Institute Berlin Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel Integrated Authority File
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