Cayetano Puglisi

Cayetano Puglisi (2 January 1902 – 2 November 1968) was an Argentine violinist, composer, and orchestra conductor of Italian origin.

Life He was born in Messina, Sicily, Italy, into a family of musicians. At the age of 7, he moved with his family to Buenos Aires, where he began his violin studies with Maestro Pessina. His inclination toward classical music led him to perform a concert at the Teatro Nuevo, which earned him a scholarship from the newspaper La Prensa to further his studies in Europe. However, due to the outbreak of World War I in 1914, he was unable to make the trip.

In addition to his collaboration with Firpo, he was a member of the orchestras of Francisco Canaro, Enrique Delfino, and Pedro Maffia. In 1928, he formed his own sextet, with which he recorded for the Victor label.