About Lita Spena
Lived 1904 – 1989 (aged 84). Lita Spena was an Argentine composer and pianist.
Lita Spena (October 4, 1904 – February 6, 1989) was an Argentine composer, performer, and teacher who used Argentine folk tunes in her compositions.
Spena was born into a musical family in Buenos Aires. where she later taught. Her students included Ruben Ferrero and Waldo de los Rios. In 1929, she founded and began performing with the Argentine Trio.
Spena used themes from Argentine folksongs in her compositions. She composed songs based on texts by German Berdiales, Alfredo R. Bufano, Julia Crespo, Andre Gide, Horacio Guillén, Jorge Jantus, Carlos Mingo, and Juan Vignale. Her compositions included:
Piano
Preludios Sonata
Theater
Pinocchio (story by Carlo Collodi)
Vocal 30 Children’s songs Songs from Jujuy Songs from Tulumaya Songs of Love Listen to works by Lita Spena
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Who was Lita Spena?
Argentine composer
When was Lita Spena born?
Lita Spena was born on 4 October 1904 in Buenos Aires.
When did Lita Spena die?
Lita Spena died on 6 February 1989 in Buenos Aires.
What was Lita Spena's occupation?
Lita Spena was a composer and pianist.
What nationality was Lita Spena?
Lita Spena was Argentine.
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