Josefina Benedetti facts for kids
Josefina Benedetti Punceles was born on September 17, 1953. She is a talented Venezuelan-American composer, a person who studies music (musicologist), and a leader of choirs (a choral director). She creates beautiful music and helps others sing together.
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About Josefina Benedetti
Josefina Benedetti was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in the United States. Her father was from Venezuela. She began her music journey by studying piano in Caracas, Venezuela, and later in London, England.
She finished her piano studies at the National Conservatory of Music. She also learned how to lead choirs at the University Institute of Musical Studies. Josefina earned a special degree in musicology from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. This means she deeply understands music history and theory.
Awards and Achievements
Josefina Benedetti has won many important awards for her music.
- She received the National Prize for Composition three times: in 1989, 1993, and 1998.
- She also won the Municipal Music Prize of the City of Caracas in 1990.
- In 1993, she earned the José Antonio and Carmen Calcaño Foundation Composition Prize.
These awards show how much her musical talent is recognized.
Leading Music Organizations
Josefina Benedetti has held many important roles in the music world.
- From 1991 to 1996, she was the president of Jeunesses Musicales de Venezuela. This group helps young musicians.
- She also led the National Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation from 1995 to 2000. This foundation supports a big orchestra.
- She was in charge of a music record label called Música y Tiempo (Music and Time).
- Josefina was also a key member of the Venezuelan Music Council, which is part of UNESCO.
- She served on the boards of other important music groups.
- From 2000 to 2005, she was the Director of Culture at the Central University of Venezuela.
Josefina Benedetti's Music
Josefina Benedetti is known as a classical composer. However, she also likes to mix different styles. Her music often combines classical sounds with electronic and pop music. This makes her compositions unique and interesting.
Her musical pieces have been performed in many countries. People have heard her music in Venezuela, the United States, Cuba, Ecuador, Uruguay, Argentina, and France. Some of her works are even kept in the National Library in France.
Her compositions have been recorded on CDs. Many were released under the Música y Tiempo label, which she helped create in 1996. Other independent producers have also recorded her music.
Selected Compositions
Here are some of Josefina Benedetti's notable works:
- 2013: Mbombela
- 2006: Sintharte, Etnorap
- 2003: Transistoria
- 2002: Caracas 11 A
- 1992: La muerte del delfín
Vocal Works
These pieces are written for singers:
- 2005: Oda a las mujeres (Ode to Women)
- 1993: Guatopo, Réquiem para un siglo (Requiem for a Century)
- 1992: La canción del pirata (The Pirate's Song)
- 1989: Palabreo
- 1988: Canción de cuna (Lullaby), Cantar
Chamber Music
These works are for small groups of instruments:
- 2007: Lilith
- 2001: Montuno
- 1999: Danzas lunares (Lunar Dances)
- 1998: Impromtu Carnavalesco, Pantanal
- 1994: Hojas al viento (Leaves in the Wind)
- 1993: Ut Pictura Poesis?
- 1992: Con Corda
- 1991: Intermezzo nº 1
- 1990: Suite del intrépido
Orchestral Works
These are large-scale pieces for a full orchestra:
- 2019: Humboldt
- 2007: Rugeles´82
- 2001: Cantos del camino (Songs of the Road)
- 1998: Macuro
- 1996: Miserere mei, Citas inocentes
See also
In Spanish: Josefina Benedetti para niños
