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Abundio Martínez
Abundio Martínez (February 8, 1875 – April 26, 1914) was a Mexican musician and composer. He was born on February 8, 1875, in Huichapan. His father was a carpenter and band director. He taught
Abundio Martínez (February 8, 1875 – April 26, 1914) was a Mexican musician and composer. He was born on February 8, 1875, in Huichapan. His father was a carpenter and band director. He taught Abundio carpentry skills and various instruments such as trumpet, violin and drum. The whole family, seeking a better life, relocated to Mexico City. Abundio liked to listen to a band directed by Sappers Miguel Rios Toledano rehearsing on Corregidora Street. He joined a band, playing the clarinet, and became the composer of many popular pieces. However, he remained poor. Abundio became a victim of tuberculosis on April 26, 1914, in Mexico City. Compositions * “Arpa de Oro” – waltz * “En es Espacio” - waltz * “≥s” – waltz * “Morir de Amor” – danza * “Noche apacible” – waltz * “Para que sepas lo que es amar” – danza * “Sonrisas de Angel” – waltz * “Te amo, te adoro” – waltz * “Consuelo” - Schottisch. Dedicado a la srita. Consuelo C. Cadena. References
- Era
- Late Romantic
- Lived
- 1875–1914
- From
- Mexico
- Died in
- Mexico City
- Known as
- composer, musician