About Carlos Chávez
Carlos Antonio de Padua Chávez y Ramírez (June 13, 1899 – August 2, 1978) was a Mexican composer, conductor, teacher, journalist, and the founder and director of the Mexico Symphony Orchestra. He was influenced by native Mexican cultures. Of his six Symphonies, his Symphony No. 2, which uses native Yaqui percussion instruments, is probably the most popular. His paternal grandfather José María Chávez, governor of Aguascalientes, Mexico, was ordered executed by Emperor Maximilian in 1864.
Top Tracks
Sinfonia india, "Symphony No. 2"
El trópico (from H.P. Suite)
Sinfonia India (Live) - Live
Xochipilli, An Imaginary Aztec Music: I. Allegro Animato
Meditacion
Sinfonía india
Xochipili
Chacona
Symphony No. 2 "Sinfonía india"
Toccata for Percussion: I. Allegro sempre giusto
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