Federico García Vigil facts for kids
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Federico García Vigil (born 5 January 1941 – died 27 May 2020) was a talented musician from Uruguay. He was known for being a composer, which means he wrote music, and a conductor, which means he led orchestras.
He was born in Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. Federico García Vigil passed away in Montevideo when he was 79 years old.
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Who Was Federico García Vigil?
Federico García Vigil was a very important person in the music world of Uruguay. He spent many years sharing his love for music with others. He was especially famous for two main roles:
- Composer: He created his own musical pieces.
- Conductor: He stood in front of groups of musicians, like an orchestra, and guided them as they played.
Leading the Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra
One of his most important jobs was leading the Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra. This is a large group of musicians who play classical music together.
- He was the main conductor for this orchestra for many years.
- He led them from 1994 all the way until 2008.
- During this time, he helped the orchestra play beautiful music for many people.
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Federico García Vigil in 2006.
See also
In Spanish: Federico García Vigil para niños
