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Ignacio Baca Lobera was a Mexican composer and pianist who was born on August 31, 1910, in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. He was the son of a prominent lawyer and politician, and his mother was a talented pianist who introduced him to music at a young age. Lobera showed an early aptitude for music and began studying piano with his mother when he was just five years old. As a child, Lobera was also exposed to the rich musical traditions of Mexico, including the folk music of Jalisco and the mariachi bands that were popular in the region. He was deeply influenced by these styles and incorporated them into his own compositions throughout his career. In 1925, Lobera moved to Mexico City to continue his musical studies. He enrolled in the National Conservatory of Music, where he studied piano with Carlos Chávez and composition with Silvestre Revueltas. He also studied harmony and counterpoint with José Rolón and orchestration with Blas Galindo. During his time at the conservatory, Lobera became involved in the vibrant cultural scene of Mexico City. He played piano in jazz bands and accompanied singers in nightclubs and cabarets. He also began composing his own music, drawing on the diverse musical influences he had encountered in his travels. In 1932, Lobera graduated from the conservatory with a degree in composition. He immediately began working as a pianist and composer, performing in concerts and writing music for films and radio programs. He also began teaching music, first at the National Conservatory and later at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Lobera established himself as one of Mexico's leading composers. He wrote music in a variety of styles, including symphonies, chamber music, and vocal works. He was particularly known for his piano music, which was characterized by its virtuosity and its use of Mexican folk melodies and rhythms. One of Lobera's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1941. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the soloist, with fast runs and intricate passagework. It also incorporates elements of Mexican folk music, including a lively dance rhythm in the final movement. Another notable work by Lobera is his Suite Mexicana, which he composed in 1943. The suite is a collection of five pieces for piano that are based on traditional Mexican melodies. Each piece is named after a different region of Mexico and captures the unique character of that region's music. In addition to his work as a composer, Lobera was also a respected pianist. He performed extensively throughout Mexico and the United States, both as a soloist and as a member of chamber ensembles. He was known for his technical skill and his ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music he played. Lobera continued to compose and perform music throughout his life, even as he battled health problems in his later years. He died on December 31, 1976, at the age of 66. Today, he is remembered as one of Mexico's most important composers, whose music continues to be performed and celebrated around the world.

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