About Julio Alberto Hernández
Lived 1900 – 1999 (aged 98). Julio Alberto Hernández was a Dominican composer, pianist and musician.
Julio Alberto Hernández (September 27, 1900 – April 2, 1999) was a Dominican composer. He specialized in folk-music based compositions.
Biography He was born in Santiago de los Caballeros and is the nephew of P.T. Camejo. In addition to studying solfeggio with his uncle, he also studied saxophone, piano, and the organ, eventually becoming a teacher and founding the Jose O. Garcia Vila School of Music.
Moving to Santo Domingo, he was a founding member of the Sociedad de Conciertos and the Orquesta Sinfonica; he directed the latter until 1937.
His works are based on Dominican folk music, usually merengue. The works which have met with the widest acclaim are vocal/piano or orchestral pieces.
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Who was Julio Alberto Hernández?
Dominican musician, songwriter (1900-1999)
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Julio Alberto Hernández was born on 27 September 1900 in Santiago de los Caballeros.
When did Julio Alberto Hernández die?
Julio Alberto Hernández died on 2 April 1999.
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Julio Alberto Hernández was a composer, pianist and musician.
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Julio Alberto Hernández was Dominican.
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