Role

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Composer

Country

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Mexico

Birth

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1910

Death

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1993

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Ballet

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

Blas Galindo Dimas was a Mexican composer and conductor who was born on January 3, 1910, in San Gabriel, Jalisco, Mexico. He was the son of a musician and grew up in a musical family. His father, Francisco Galindo, was a violinist and his mother, Maria Dimas, was a pianist. Blas Galindo began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and violin with his parents. In 1925, Galindo moved to Mexico City to study at the National Conservatory of Music. He studied composition with Carlos Chavez and conducting with Jose F. Vazquez. He also studied piano with Jose Rolon and violin with Carlos Chaves. During his time at the conservatory, Galindo became interested in Mexican folk music and began incorporating it into his compositions. In 1931, Galindo graduated from the National Conservatory of Music and began his career as a composer and conductor. He became the conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico and held this position for over 20 years. During this time, he also served as the director of the National Conservatory of Music. Galindo's compositions were heavily influenced by Mexican folk music and he is considered one of the most important composers of Mexican music in the 20th century. His works include orchestral pieces, chamber music, choral music, and operas. Some of his most famous works include "Sones de Mariachi," "Sones de Huapango," and "Sones de Jaripeo." Galindo's music was characterized by its use of Mexican folk rhythms and melodies. He often incorporated traditional instruments such as the maracas, guitar, and trumpet into his compositions. His music was also known for its use of dissonance and complex harmonies. In addition to his work as a composer and conductor, Galindo was also a music educator. He taught at the National Conservatory of Music and was a professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He also founded the Mexican Institute of Fine Arts, which was dedicated to promoting Mexican culture and the arts. Galindo received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1950, he was awarded the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in the Fine Arts category. He was also awarded the Order of the Aztec Eagle, which is the highest honor that can be given to a civilian in Mexico. Blas Galindo Dimas passed away on April 19, 1993, in Mexico City. He left behind a legacy as one of the most important composers of Mexican music in the 20th century. His music continues to be performed and celebrated in Mexico and around the world.

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