José Antonio Abreu
José Antonio Abreu | |
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 Abreu in 2007 | |
| Born | José Antonio Abreu Anselmi May 7, 1939 Valera, Venezuela |
| Died | March 24, 2018 (aged 78) Caracas, Venezuela |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation(s) | orchestra conductor, pianist, economist, educator, activist, and politician. |
| Known for | founder of El Sistema |
José Antonio Abreu Anselmi (May 7, 1939 – March 24, 2018) was a Venezuelan orchestra conductor, pianist, economist, educator, activist, and politician. He was best known for his association with El Sistema. He was Catholic.[1] He was honored with the 2009 Latin Grammy Trustees Award, an honor given to personalities that have contributed to music by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
Abreu died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Caracas on March 24, 2018 at the age of 78.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Vulliamy, Ed (29 July 2007). "Gustavo Dudamel" – via www.theguardian.com.
- ↑ Moleiro, Alonso (25 March 2018). "Muere José Antonio Abreu, maestro de Gustavo Dudamel" – via elpais.com.
Other websites[change | change source]
- Biography on Right Livelihood Award
- The Work of José Antonio Abreu (in Spanish)
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