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Composer  

Birth

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1903

Death

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1958

 

Abel Fleury was a renowned Argentine classical guitarist and composer who was born on August 14, 1903, in General Roca, Rio Negro, Argentina. He was the son of a French immigrant father and an Argentine mother. Fleury's father was a musician and a guitar teacher, and he introduced his son to the guitar at a young age. Fleury showed a natural talent for the instrument and began to study it seriously. Fleury's family moved to Buenos Aires when he was a child, and he continued his guitar studies with some of the best teachers in the city. He also studied music theory and composition, and he began to compose his own music. Fleury's early compositions were influenced by the Argentine folk music that he heard in Buenos Aires, as well as by the classical music that he studied. In 1920, Fleury won first prize in a guitar competition organized by the newspaper La Prensa. This victory brought him national recognition, and he began to perform in concerts throughout Argentina. Fleury's performances were praised for their technical virtuosity and musical sensitivity. In 1925, Fleury traveled to Europe to study with the Spanish guitarist and composer Miguel Llobet. Llobet was one of the most important guitarists of his time, and he had a profound influence on Fleury's playing and composing. Fleury also studied with other prominent musicians, including the French composer Maurice Ravel. Fleury returned to Argentina in 1927 and continued to perform and compose. He became known for his innovative approach to the guitar, which included the use of new techniques and the incorporation of elements from Argentine folk music. Fleury's compositions were also notable for their harmonic complexity and their use of unusual time signatures. One of Fleury's most famous compositions is his Suite Argentina, which he composed in 1933. The suite consists of four movements, each of which is based on a different Argentine folk rhythm. The suite is considered a masterpiece of Argentine classical music, and it has been performed and recorded by many guitarists around the world. Fleury continued to perform and compose throughout his life, and he became a respected teacher as well. He taught at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, and he also gave private lessons to many students. Fleury's teaching was highly regarded, and many of his students went on to become successful guitarists and composers. Fleury died on May 12, 1958, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He left behind a legacy of innovative guitar playing and composing, and he is remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of Argentine classical music. Fleury's music continues to be performed and recorded today, and his influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary guitarists and composers.

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