María de las Mercedes Adam de Aróstegui facts for kids
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María de las Mercedes Adam de Aróstegui
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María de las Mercedes Adam de Aróstegui
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| Born | 24 September 1873 |
| Died | 20 October 1957 (aged 84) Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
María Emma de las Mercedes Adam de Aróstegui (born September 24, 1873 – died October 20, 1957) was a talented Cuban musician. She was a skilled pianist and a composer. She spent most of her life living and working in Spain.
María was born in Camagüey, Cuba. When she was nine years old, her family moved to Spain. She became a well-known artist whose music was played in different countries.
Early Life and Education
María began her music studies in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She learned from a teacher named Joaquin Zuazagoitia. Later, she continued her studies at the Conservatorio Real in Madrid. This was a very important music school.
She also traveled to Paris, France, to learn from famous musicians. Her teachers there included Louis Diemer and Jules Massenet. She also studied with Vincent d'Indy. These teachers helped her become a very skilled pianist and composer.
Her Musical Career
After finishing her education, María de las Mercedes Adam de Aróstegui started her career. She worked as both a composer and a pianist. She performed concerts with famous musicians, including the cellist Pablo Casals.
Her beautiful music was played in many places. People enjoyed her compositions in Paris, France, and also back in her home country of Cuba. She continued to create and perform music throughout her life. María passed away in Madrid, Spain.
Famous Works
María de las Mercedes Adam de Aróstegui wrote many different pieces of music. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Serenata Española
- La Peregrinacion de Childe Harold (The Pilgrimage of Childe Harold)
- Poemo sinfonico (Symphonic Poem)
- En el Campo de Waterloo (On the Field of Waterloo)
- La vida de sueño, an opera
- La infancia (Childhood)
- Danzas Cubanas (Cuban Dances)
- Seranata andaluza (Andalusian Serenade)
- Ballade guerriere ecossaise (Scottish Warrior Ballad), which used words from Sir Walter Scott
- A une femme (To a Woman), a piece for voice and cello
See also
In Spanish: María de las Mercedes Adam de Aróstegui para niños
