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Eugenio Casillas was a Mexican composer and pianist who was born on August 15, 1908, in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. He was the son of a music teacher, and his father's influence played a significant role in his early musical education. Casillas began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He went on to study at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City, where he received a degree in piano performance. After completing his studies, Casillas began his career as a pianist, performing in concerts and recitals throughout Mexico. He also began composing his own music, drawing inspiration from the traditional music of Mexico and other Latin American countries. His early works were heavily influenced by the Romantic style of music, with lush harmonies and sweeping melodies. In the 1930s, Casillas became involved in the Mexican nationalist movement, which sought to promote Mexican culture and identity through the arts. He began incorporating elements of Mexican folk music into his compositions, creating a unique style that blended traditional and classical music. His works from this period, such as the Suite Mexicana and the Danzas Mexicanas, are considered some of his most important and influential. Casillas continued to compose and perform throughout his career, earning recognition and acclaim both in Mexico and abroad. He was awarded numerous prizes and honors, including the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in 1974. He also served as a professor of composition at the National Conservatory of Music, where he taught many of Mexico's most prominent composers. Casillas' music is characterized by its rich harmonies, lyrical melodies, and use of traditional Mexican rhythms and melodies. His works range from solo piano pieces to orchestral works, and he also composed music for film and theater. Some of his most famous works include the Suite Mexicana, the Danzas Mexicanas, and the Piano Concerto No. 1. In addition to his work as a composer, Casillas was also a respected pianist and conductor. He performed extensively throughout Mexico and the United States, and he conducted many of his own works with orchestras in Mexico City and other cities. Casillas died on December 31, 1995, at the age of 87. He left behind a legacy of music that continues to be celebrated and performed today. His contributions to Mexican classical music helped to establish a unique and vibrant tradition that continues to thrive to this day.

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