René Amengual facts for kids
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René Amengual Astaburuaga
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A faded photograph of René in his adulthood
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| Born | September 2, 1911 |
| Died | August 2, 1954 (aged 42) |
| Occupation | Composer/Pianist |
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Notable work
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Sextet |
René Amengual Astaburuaga (1911–1954) was a talented musician from Chile. He was a composer, a teacher, and a pianist. He is famous for writing the official song, or hymn, for the University of Chile.
A Famous Piece of Music
René Amengual wrote many musical pieces. One of his most important works was called Sextet. This piece was so good that it was chosen for a special event in 1953. It was featured at the Festival of Contemporary Music ISCM, which took place in Oslo, Norway. This was a big honor for a composer from Chile!
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