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Enrique Soro Barriga
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Born July 15, 1884
Died 1954
Occupation Composer

Enrique Soro Barriga (born July 15, 1884 – died 1954) was a talented Chilean composer. He is famous for his beautiful music. In 1948, he received the important National Prize of Art of Chile, which is a big honor for artists in Chile.

Who Was Enrique Soro?

Enrique Soro was born in Concepción, Chile, on July 15, 1884. He grew up to become a well-known composer. A composer is someone who writes music. Soro created many different kinds of musical pieces during his life.

His Amazing Music

Enrique Soro wrote many musical works. His music is often described as romantic. This means it has strong feelings and beautiful melodies. A company called Naxos has even recorded some of his pieces.

Some of his recorded works include:

  • Danza Fantástica (Fantastic Dance)
  • 3 Aires chilenos (3 Chilean Airs)
  • Andante appassionato (a passionate slow piece for orchestra)
  • Sinfonía romántica (Romantic Symphony)

These pieces show his skill in creating music for orchestras. They also show his connection to Chilean culture.

A National Honor

In 1948, Enrique Soro received the National Prize of Art of Chile. This award is one of the highest honors for artists in Chile. It celebrates people who have made great contributions to art. Winning this prize showed how important Soro's music was to his country. It recognized his lasting impact on Chilean culture.

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