Ricardo Castillo

Born: 1 October 1891, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala)
Died: 23 May 1966, Guatemala City (Guatemala)

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Music

1 Symphony
Acuarela Sinfónica
Guatemala Symphonic Movements
La Procesión
Primavera
Xibalba - symphonic Poem
Homenaje Ravel
Symphonic Minuet
La Doncella Ixquic - Ballet
Lots of Piano work

Biography

Ricardo was the half brother of Jesús Castillo. He Studied the violin with A. Lefort from 1912 till 1917. Then he studied harmony with Paul Vidal from 1919 till 1921, in Paris, France. He then returned to his native country and became professor of music, history, harmony and counterpoint at the Cons. of Guatemala in Guatemala City. This postion he held until his retirement shortly before his death in 1966.

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– Sat 17 May: 2nd Symphony Lobgesang Alcobaça, Portugal
– Sat 17 May: Second Symphony: Lobgesang Alcobaça, Portugal
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– Sun 18 May: 2nd Symphony Lobgesang Aual Magna, Lisbon, Portugal
– Sun 18 May: Second Symphony: Lobgesang Aual Magna, Lisbon, Portugal
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– (2005) Vincent Ghadimi: Premiere of the opera " Decamero lala" for Orchestra and children choir, in the "Palais des Beaux-Arts", Brussels, Belgium, conducted by the composer. (Songs with piano version edited by lantromusic, including a book with pictures for children).
– (1958) John Cage: Premiere of Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, in New York, USA.
– (1920) Igor Stravinsky: Premiere of Pulcinella, in Paris, France.
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