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Luis de Pablo

Spanish composer (1930-2021) · Spain · On the map · Musicians · Died at 91

Luis de Pablo Costales was a Spanish composer belonging to the generation that Cristóbal Halffter named the Generación del 51. Mostly self-taught as a composer and influenced by Maurice Ohana and Max Deutsch, he co-founded ensembles for contemporary music, and organised concert series for it in Madrid.

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A life in dates

2021Died10 October 20212020Golden LionAward2009Prize Tomás Luis de VictoriaAward1997Honorary Doctor of the University of Madrid ComplutenseAward1996Honorary Doctor of the University of Madrid ComplutenseAward1986Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine ArtsAward1930Born28 January 1930

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Awards

Golden Lion2020
Prize Tomás Luis de Victoria2009
Honorary Doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense1997
Honorary Doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense1996
Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts1986
Officer of Arts and Letters

About this person

He published translations of notable texts about composers of the Second Viennese School, such as Hans Heinz Stuckenschmidt's biography of Arnold Schoenberg and the publications of Anton Webern. He wrote music in many genres, including film scores such as Erice's The Spirit of the Beehive, and operas including La señorita Cristina. He taught composition not only in Spain, but also in the U.S. and Canada. Among his awards is the Premio Nacional de Música.

Country
Spain
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2021 · aged 91

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