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Isolina Carillo was a Mexican composer and pianist who was born on April 16, 1907, in the city of Durango, Mexico. She was the daughter of a musician and grew up in a family that was deeply involved in music. Her father, Francisco Carillo, was a composer and conductor, and her mother, Maria de la Luz, was a singer. Isolina began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Isolina's family moved to Mexico City when she was a child, and she continued her musical education there. She studied piano with some of the best teachers in the city and also began composing her own music. In 1925, she entered the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City, where she studied composition with Carlos Chavez and piano with Jose Rolon. During her time at the conservatory, Isolina became interested in the music of her native Mexico and began incorporating traditional Mexican melodies and rhythms into her compositions. She also became involved in the cultural and political movements of the time, which were focused on promoting Mexican identity and independence from foreign influences. In 1930, Isolina won a scholarship to study in Paris, where she continued her musical education at the Ecole Normale de Musique. While in Paris, she studied with Nadia Boulanger, one of the most influential composition teachers of the 20th century. Boulanger recognized Isolina's talent and encouraged her to continue incorporating Mexican themes into her music. Isolina returned to Mexico in 1932 and began a successful career as a composer and pianist. She became known for her innovative use of Mexican folk music in her compositions, which helped to establish a distinctively Mexican style of classical music. Her works were performed by some of the leading orchestras and ensembles in Mexico and were well-received by audiences and critics alike. One of Isolina's most famous works is her piano concerto, which she composed in 1935. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the soloist, with fast runs and intricate rhythms that reflect the influence of Mexican folk music. The concerto was premiered by the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico and was an immediate success. It has since become a staple of the piano repertoire in Mexico and is considered one of the most important works in the Mexican classical music canon. Isolina continued to compose throughout her life, and her works were performed in Mexico and abroad. She also taught piano and composition at the National Conservatory of Music and was a mentor to many young musicians. She was known for her generosity and kindness, and her students remember her as a patient and supportive teacher. Isolina Carillo died on November 11, 1996, at the age of 89. She left behind a legacy of innovative and influential music that helped to establish a distinctively Mexican style of classical music. Her works continue to be performed and recorded today, and she is remembered as one of the most important composers of 20th-century Mexico.

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