Waldo de los Ríos

Argentine composer and conductor

Waldo de los Ríos - Argentine composer and conductor
Born

September 7th, 1934
90 years ago

Died

1977
48 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Argentina

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Born in Argentina, a composer and conductor gained recognition for innovative arrangements of classical music. Studied music formally and developed a unique style that blended classical forms with contemporary elements. Worked with orchestras across various countries, conducting and arranging works that brought classical music to broader audiences. Notable for creating popular adaptations of classical pieces, especially for television and film.

Adapted classical music for popular media

Conducted orchestras in Argentina and abroad

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