Aldemaro Romero

Aldemaro Romero (March 12, 1928 – September 15, 2007) was a Venezuelan pianist, composer, arranger and orchestral conductor. He was born in Valencia, Carabobo State.

Biography

Romero was a prolific composer, creating a wide range of music, such as: Caribbean, Jazz, Venezuelan waltzes, including works for orchestra, orchestra and soloist, orchestra and choir, chamber music, and symphonic works. He began his musical studies with his father, Rafael Romero. In 1941, he moved to Caracas and worked as pianist in nocturnal saloons and dance orchestras. In 1949, he toured in Cuba, and then went to New York. In 1952, he returned to Caracas and established his own dance orchestra.

In 1951, Romero became an arranger at RCA Victor in New York. As a part of this contract, he released his record-breaking Dinner in Caracas album,

In addition to his work in popular music, Romero was also involved in concert music. He founded the Caracas Philharmonic Orchestra in 1979, and was its first conductor. He also guest conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the English Chamber Orchestra, the National Radio Orchestra of Romania and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Personal life He is the father of biologist Aldemaro Romero Jr.; Elaiza Romero, director of choir; and Ruby Romero de Issaev, producer and marketing director for Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida in the U.S.

Awards Awards granted to Aldemaro Romero include: Peace Prize of the Soviet Intellectuals, Moscow Cinema Festival (Soundtrack for the Simón Bolivar epic film) (1969) First prize in the Majorca Palms Festival First prize in the Olympic Games Musical Festival in Greece First prize in the Latin Song Festival in Mexico Andrés Bello, Diego de Losada, Francisco de Miranda and the Work Merit orders from the Venezuelan Government National Music Prize (2000) Honorary degrees from the University of Carabobo, University of Zulia, and Lisandro Alvarado University of Barquisimeto (2006)

Death Aldemaro Romero died in Caracas on September 15, 2007, at the age of 79.

Discography

Dinner in Caracas (1954) Dinner in Colombia (1956) Flight to Romance (1956) Venezuelan Fiesta (1956) Criollísima (1957) Almendra (1957) Sketches in Rhythm (1958) Venezuela (1958) Caracas at dinner time (1959) El Garrasí (1959) La Onda Maxima (1972) Onda Nueva Instrumental (1976)