Alfredo Javaloyes López facts for kids
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Alfredo Javaloyes López
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Portrait of Alfredo Javaloyeso López
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| Born | March 22, 1865 Elche, Province of Alicante, Spain |
| Origin | Elx (Elche) (Valencian Community, Spain) |
| Died | February 18, 1944 (aged 78) Elche |
| Genres | Military march |
| Occupation(s) | Music Director |
| Associated acts | Fabio Campano, Felip Pedrell |
Alfredo Javaloyes López (born March 22, 1865 – died February 18, 1944) was a talented Spanish musician. He is best known for his famous military march called El Abanico ("The Fan"). He composed this popular piece in 1910.
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Who Was Alfredo Javaloyes López?
Alfredo Javaloyes López was a Spanish music director and composer. He lived from 1865 to 1944. His most famous work is a military march that is still played today.
Early Life and Music Studies
Alfredo Javaloyes López was born in 1865 in Elche, a town in Spain. The street where he was born is now named after him. He loved music from a young age.
In 1880, he moved to Barcelona to study music. He learned from important composers like Fabio Campano and Felip Pedrell.
Sadly, a streetcar accident injured his left hand. This meant he could no longer perform music himself. However, he did not give up on his passion.
A Career in Military Music
With help from his teacher Felip Pedrell, Alfredo decided to become a military music director. This job meant he would lead military bands.
In 1901, he became the music director for the Sevilla Regiment 33. This group was based in Cartagena. He stayed in Cartagena for many years, until 1918.
After that, he became the director of the Música del Batallón de Cazadores. This was another military band, located in Barbastro.
His Most Famous Song: El Abanico
Alfredo Javaloyes López is most famous for his military march, El Abanico. This song means "The Fan" in English. He wrote it in 1910. It became a very popular march.
Returning Home
After a long career in the military, Alfredo retired. He moved back to his hometown of Elche. There, he became the Director of the Municipal Band. He led this local band until he passed away in 1944.
See also
In Spanish: Alfredo Javaloyes López para niños
