Throughout history there have been many extraordinary music composers, the majority of them with a unique style and flare. European composers such as Beethoven, Mozart and Bach have gained exceptional recognition for their outstanding music, and have become some of the greatest composers of all time. However, we must also acknowledge and appreciate the art and music of other marvelous musicians. For instance, one of Latin America’s great composers born on December 31st, 1899 in Durango, Mexico was Silvestre Revueltas. Revueltas was an expressionist composer best known for incorporating his cultural roots and traditions of Mexico into his work, which is such a vital component in Mexican art and music. He expressed a myriad of emotions and ideas,
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He was also the eldest of twelve siblings, whom were also well recognized in Mexico. At the age of eight, Gutierrez gave his son a violin as a gift. From this moment on Silvestre began to practice his first instrument. Research has shown that studying music or playing an instrument at an early age is essential in a child’s life. “The earlier a child…comes to grips with music, the more the brain growth will be influenced. It sets them up for life”(Letts). Silvestres parents were of great support and encouragement, and acknowledged their children’s talents. In “ Por el Mismo”, by Silvestre Revueltas, he mentions how his mother motivated him to become a musician:
My mother dreamed of some day having an artistic son, poet, writer, musician, someone who could express everything she admired and loved about nature and life; it was probably thanks to her that I was born with a passion for music, and an endless longing for new horizons. (Revueltas …show more content…
Fermin was a painter and pioneer of the Mexican muralism. There was also Jose, who was a writer and author of numerous novels such as: El Lute Humane, El Apando and El Cuadrante de la Soledad. Then of course Silvestre, the musician (Soto). Perceiving his son’s potential in music, Gutierrez decides to send Silvestre to study at the National Conservatory in Mexico City. Providing him with the opportunity to achieve a musical education. During this time Revueltas learned to play the violin with Jos Rocabruna and composition with Rafael J. Tello. However, due to all the disarray of the Mexican Revolution, Silvestre was later sent to continue his studies in the United States.
In 1917, Silvestre Revueltas moved to San Antonio, Texas where he resumed his studies at St. Edwards College. At this time Silvestre discovers the music of Claude Debussy, and finds a similarity in the style of music he wants to play. Debussy was a famous French composer, and pianist. In 1919 Silvestre moved to Chicago, and enrolled in the Chicago Musical College, where he graduated with a degree in violin, harmony and composition. Although Silvestre was away from his homeland and family, he managed to stay in contact with his parents through
He was also the eldest of twelve siblings, whom were also well recognized in Mexico. At the age of eight, Gutierrez gave his son a violin as a gift. From this moment on Silvestre began to practice his first instrument. Research has shown that studying music or playing an instrument at an early age is essential in a child’s life. “The earlier a child…comes to grips with music, the more the brain growth will be influenced. It sets them up for life”(Letts). Silvestres parents were of great support and encouragement, and acknowledged their children’s talents. In “ Por el Mismo”, by Silvestre Revueltas, he mentions how his mother motivated him to become a musician:
My mother dreamed of some day having an artistic son, poet, writer, musician, someone who could express everything she admired and loved about nature and life; it was probably thanks to her that I was born with a passion for music, and an endless longing for new horizons. (Revueltas …show more content…
Fermin was a painter and pioneer of the Mexican muralism. There was also Jose, who was a writer and author of numerous novels such as: El Lute Humane, El Apando and El Cuadrante de la Soledad. Then of course Silvestre, the musician (Soto). Perceiving his son’s potential in music, Gutierrez decides to send Silvestre to study at the National Conservatory in Mexico City. Providing him with the opportunity to achieve a musical education. During this time Revueltas learned to play the violin with Jos Rocabruna and composition with Rafael J. Tello. However, due to all the disarray of the Mexican Revolution, Silvestre was later sent to continue his studies in the United States.
In 1917, Silvestre Revueltas moved to San Antonio, Texas where he resumed his studies at St. Edwards College. At this time Silvestre discovers the music of Claude Debussy, and finds a similarity in the style of music he wants to play. Debussy was a famous French composer, and pianist. In 1919 Silvestre moved to Chicago, and enrolled in the Chicago Musical College, where he graduated with a degree in violin, harmony and composition. Although Silvestre was away from his homeland and family, he managed to stay in contact with his parents through