Juan Bautista Plaza
Composer
1898 – 1965
Who was Juan Bautista Plaza?
Juan Bautista Plaza Alfonso was a classical composer. He began studies in medicine at the Central University of Venezuela but, with time, left in order to dedicate himself to music. His first teacher was Jesus Maria Suárez. He studied in Rome from 1920 and 1923 and obtained the title of professor of sagrada composition. After his return to Venezuela he was named Master of Chapel at Caracas Cathedral and carried out this position until the year 1948. In the Caracas Superior Music School he taught music history and appreciation to composer Antonio Lauro and singer Morella Muñoz.
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- Born
- Jun 19, 1898
Caracas - Education
- Central University of Venezuela
- Lived in
- Caracas
- Died
- Jan 1, 1965
Caracas
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on July 23, 2013
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