Xavier Montsalvatge
Spanish composer and music critic (1912–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Xavier Montsalvatge i Bassols (Catalan: [ʃəβiˈe munsəlˈβadʒə]; 11 March 1912 – 7 May 2002) was a Spanish composer and music critic. He was one of the most influential music figures in Catalan music during the latter half of the 20th century.
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In this Catalan name, the first or paternal surname is Montsalvatge and the second or maternal family name is Bassols; both are generally joined by the conjunction "i".
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Xavier Montsalvatge | |
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Born | (1912-03-11)11 March 1912 Girona, Catalonia, Spain |
Died | 7 May 2002(2002-05-07) (aged 90) Barcelona, Catalonia |
Resting place | Cementiri de Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Education | Conservatori Municipal de Música de Barcelona |
Occupation(s) | Composer, music critic, music professor |
Known for | Cinco canciones negras |
Title | Creu de Sant Jordi (1983), Spanish "Premio Nacional de Música" (1985), Catalan "Premi Nacional de Música" (1997), Medalla d'Or de la Generalitat de Catalunya (1999); Doctor Honoris Causa, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres. |
Spouse |
Elena Pérez de Olaguer
(m. 1947) |
Children | Xavier, Yvette |
Website | http://www.montsalvatge.com/ |
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