Emma Martínez de la Torre Shelton facts for kids
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Emma Martínez de la Torre Shelton
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| Born | 15 January 1889 |
| Died | 15 January 1980 (aged 91) Havana, Cuba
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| Musical career | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
Emma Martínez de la Torre Shelton (born January 15, 1889 – died 1980) was a talented pianist and composer from Cuba. She spent most of her life making music in the Canary Islands, a beautiful part of Spain.
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Early Life and Musical Training
Emma Martínez was born in Havana, Cuba. When she was just three years old, her family moved to Cádiz, a city in Spain. This is where her amazing musical journey began.
Learning to Play
Emma started taking piano lessons at the Santa Cecilia Academy in Cádiz. She was a dedicated student and continued her studies with Rafael Toniasi Requena in Madrid. To become even better, she traveled to Rome, Italy, to study at the famous Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
Settling in Tenerife
After her time in Rome, Emma moved to Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. There, she kept learning and improving her skills with Santiago Sabina Corona, another great musician.
A Life of Music
Emma Martínez de la Torre Shelton was very active in the music world of the Canary Islands. She didn't just play music; she helped make music happen for everyone.
Performer and Teacher
From 1909 to 1917, Emma worked as an accompanist for Néstor de la Torre, a well-known artist. This meant she played the piano alongside him during performances. She also shared her knowledge by teaching at the island's music school, helping new musicians grow.
Organizing Concerts
Emma was also a key person in organizing concerts and musical events in her community. She helped bring music to many people, making the Canary Islands a lively place for artists.
Becoming a Composer
What's really special about Emma is that she taught herself how to compose music. Most of her musical pieces were created later in her life. She wrote music for orchestras, which are large groups of instruments, and also for smaller groups of instruments (called chamber music). She even wrote songs. Her compositions showed her deep understanding and love for music.
See also
In Spanish: Emma Martínez de la Torre Shelton para niños
