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Alfonso Esparza Oteo

1894 – 1950

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About Alfonso Esparza Oteo

Lived 1894 – 1950 (aged 55). Alfonso Esparza Oteo was a Mexican singer, composer, conductor and pianist.

Alfonso Esparza Oteo (Aguascalientes, 2 August 1894 - Mexico City, 31 January 1950) was a Mexican composer. Esparza first success among Mexico City music fans was a foxtrot, and his music was enormously popular in the 1920s. Álvaro Obregón was listening to "El Limoncito", one of Esparza's compositions, when he was assassinated.

Works, editions and recordings Dime que sí (arranged by Efraín Oscher on Rolando Villazón: ¡Mexico! DG: 4779234) Un viejo amor (arranged by Gonzalo Grau on Rolando Villazón: ¡Mexico! DG: 4779234)

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Important facts

Born
2 August 1894, Aguascalientes City, Aguascalientes
Birth century
19th century
Died
31 January 1950, Mexico City
Occupation
Singer, composer, conductor, pianist
Nationality
Mexico

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfonso Esparza Oteo?

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When was Alfonso Esparza Oteo born?

Alfonso Esparza Oteo was born on 2 August 1894 in Aguascalientes City, Aguascalientes.

When did Alfonso Esparza Oteo die?

Alfonso Esparza Oteo died on 31 January 1950 in Mexico City.

What was Alfonso Esparza Oteo's occupation?

Alfonso Esparza Oteo was a singer, composer, conductor and pianist.

What nationality was Alfonso Esparza Oteo?

Alfonso Esparza Oteo was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfonso Esparza Oteo

· Wikidata: Q4722026

· DBpedia: Alfonso Esparza Oteo

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