Aldemaro Romero

Venezuelan pianist and composer

Aldemaro Romero - Venezuelan pianist and composer
Born

1928
97 years ago

Died

September 15th, 2007
18 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Venezuela

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A prominent pianist, composer, and conductor from Venezuela, contributions spanned various musical genres including classical and popular music. Romero studied at the Conservatorio de Música de Caracas, and later, his career included performing with numerous orchestras. He was a key figure in the development of Venezuelan music and its global representation. His work included the exploration and promotion of traditional Venezuelan music forms, leading to the creation of various orchestral arrangements that incorporated folkloric elements. In addition to performing, he directed the Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra during the 1970s and was involved in music education.

Directed the Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra

Composed 'Tierra de Gracia' and other pieces

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