Art Music of Latin America: Argentina: Ariel Ramirez

Ariel Ramirez

Birthdate: 1921

1950: Traveled to Europe to study at conservatories in Madrid and Vienna.

1964: Greatest hit: Misa Criolla

Death date: 2010

Biography:

Ariel Ramirez was born in Santa Fe, Argentina in 1921. Ariel was first introduced to his nation’s folklore at the age of 19, while teaching in Argentina. Throughout his twenties, he studied music formally, and even won prizes for his performance while playing piano. He studied at conservatories in Madrid, and Vienna in 1950. He gained a lot of popularity when he conducted and recorded Misa Criolla, which was a huge success around the world. Ariel published 400 Andean folk songs throughout his career. Some of the most popular include; Alfonsina y el mar, Indio toba, and La peregrinación. His compositions include a set of 15 piano studies on the rhythms and forms of traditional Argentine music, Misa por la Paz y la Justicia, and cantatas on historical themes. Ariel Ramirez was president of the Society of Authors and Composers of the Republic of Argentina from 1970 to 1977.

Bibliography:

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ariel-ram%C3%ADrez-mn0000594926/biography

http://www.milanrecords.com/jade/artists/artists.php?artist_name=ARIEL_RAMIREZ

Discography:

Classical concert:

JOSE CARRERAS COLLECTION (Int'l Edition) (NTSC): Arthaus Musik
101415;

Vocal/Instrumental:

Guitar Duo Recital: Kaszubowski, Tomasz / Nawara, Pawel - LAURO, A. / FALU, E. / PRAT, D. / PIGNONI, R. / PINERO, G.B. / RAMIREZ, A. (Aires latinos): CD Accord ACD139;

Guitar Recital: Coves, Vicente - PONCE, M.M. / ROMERO, C. / BROUWER, L. / MOREL, J. / BARRIOS MANGORE, A. (Latin-American Music for Guitar): Naxos
8.572527;