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Héctor Tosar

1923 – 2002

Uruguayan musician

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About Héctor Tosar

Lived 1923 – 2002 (aged 78). Héctor Tosar was an Uruguayan composer, pianist, university teacher and conductor.

Héctor Alberto Tosar Errecart (Montevideo, Uruguay, 18 July 1923 - Montevideo, 17 January 2002) was a Uruguayan pianist and classical composer. He also taught; among his pupils was Hiltrud Kellner.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Columbia University, State University of New York, École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Hector Tosar, Héctor A. Tosar Errecart, Héctor Tosar Errecart

People in Héctor Tosar's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Héctor Tosar?

Uruguayan musician (1923-2002)

When was Héctor Tosar born?

Héctor Tosar was born on 18 July 1923 in Montevideo.

When did Héctor Tosar die?

Héctor Tosar died on 17 January 2002 in Montevideo.

What was Héctor Tosar's occupation?

Héctor Tosar was a composer, pianist, university teacher and conductor.

What nationality was Héctor Tosar?

Héctor Tosar was Uruguayan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Héctor Tosar

· Wikidata: Q351181

· DBpedia: Héctor Tosar

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