Laudelino Mejías
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Laudelino Mejías, b. d. (Caracas, Venezuela, November 30, 1963), was a Venezuela
n composer, best known for the waltz
Conticinio.
. Under the artistic responsibility of Esteban Razquin, a spanish priest arrived to Trujillo at the beginning of the 20th century, Laudelino initiates his learning like executant of clarinet
. Razquin, more artist than priest, according to the poet Alfonso Marín, consecrates most of his time to musical teaching and the formation of musical groups, and is Laudelino one of his enthusiastic students. From those initial moments two attributes are revealed in him, that constitute the base of his personality, a great ability to work and certainty. The Bohemian spirit who in others is translated in abandonment and irresponsibility, in Laudelino his inspiration is vigorous, and starts at the Philarmonic Band founded by Esteban Razquin, and begins to incursionate in the composition.
, Valera
and Ciudad Bolívar
, the musical work of Laudelino Mejías develops in his native city and narrow entailment with the Band founded by Razquin. The persons that lived in Trujillo before 1958 keep the memory from the teacher, working hardly copying or fixing scores for the Philarmonic, directing the retretas (Music presentations) of the Plaza Bolivar or Plaza Sucre, and his humoristic attitude. Between his well known compositions, we can mention: "Silencio Corazón", Alma de mi Pueblo", "Canto a mis Montañas", "Conticinio
", "Imposible", "En las horas", "Mirando al Lago", Merceditas", Despertando", "Isabel", Amaneciendo, "Anocheciendo", "Trujillo", Noche de Luna", "Déjame Soñar", ", to name only some of them. Symphonic poems like: "Trujillo" y "Mirabel", Pasodoble
s: "Cielo Andino", "Murmullos del Castán", "De Trujillo a Boconó", "La Negra Malcriada", "El Mocho Leopoldo", and songs for the Broadcastings: "Radio Trujillo", "Radio Valera", "La Voz del Táchira", and Ondas de América", and some religious songs: "Viernes Santo" and "San Antonio".
Laudelino Mejías dies in Caracas
, November 30, 1963, but in Trujillo his memory continues effective and today his name is associated to regional culture, a modern urban route distinguishes him like Laudelino Mejías Avenue. An important educative center is called Diversified Cycle Laudelino Mejías. To the entrance of the Athenian de Trujillo is located a bust of this artist, and the hall destined in this institution to cultural forums, exhibitions, conferences and other acts, was named after him. His musical culture his consecrated efforts, and his wisdom, are remembered.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n composer, best known for the waltz
Venezuelan waltz
- History :Between the hall dances that arrived to Venezuela during the 19th century, waltz has been the one of greater root and dispersion. Waltz consists of a musical expression derived from an Austrian popular dance, the ländler...
Conticinio.
Early life
The atmosphere in which this future composer born, is sad and humble until the end. This was not the most propitious average for the development of an artistic vocation. And, nevertheless, from his infantile days, showed his extraordinary aptitude for musicMusic
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
. Under the artistic responsibility of Esteban Razquin, a spanish priest arrived to Trujillo at the beginning of the 20th century, Laudelino initiates his learning like executant of clarinet
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
. Razquin, more artist than priest, according to the poet Alfonso Marín, consecrates most of his time to musical teaching and the formation of musical groups, and is Laudelino one of his enthusiastic students. From those initial moments two attributes are revealed in him, that constitute the base of his personality, a great ability to work and certainty. The Bohemian spirit who in others is translated in abandonment and irresponsibility, in Laudelino his inspiration is vigorous, and starts at the Philarmonic Band founded by Esteban Razquin, and begins to incursionate in the composition.
Career and legacy
In 1912, Razquin absents, and deceased Aparicio Lugo, (his successor in the direction of the Philarmonic Band), Laudelino Mejías is designated to carry out this position, his extraordinary artistic temperament and his absolute seriousness as professional they impirmen a maturity seal to him that already credits it like most suitable for the work of conduction of the important musical conglomerate. With exception of brief periods in MaracaiboMaracaibo
Maracaibo is a city and municipality located in northwestern Venezuela off the western coast of the Lake Maracaibo. It is the second-largest city in the country after the national capital Caracas and the capital of Zulia state...
, Valera
Valera
Valera is a city in Trujillo State in Venezuela, situated between the rivers Momboy and Motatán. The mayor is Temístocles Cabezas, who has had that post since 2009. The city is home to Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Colombian and Spanish communities...
and Ciudad Bolívar
Ciudad Bolívar
Ciudad Bolívar is the capital of Venezuela's southeastern Bolivar State. It was founded with the name Angostura in 1764, renamed in 1846, and, as of 2010, had an estimated population of 350,691....
, the musical work of Laudelino Mejías develops in his native city and narrow entailment with the Band founded by Razquin. The persons that lived in Trujillo before 1958 keep the memory from the teacher, working hardly copying or fixing scores for the Philarmonic, directing the retretas (Music presentations) of the Plaza Bolivar or Plaza Sucre, and his humoristic attitude. Between his well known compositions, we can mention: "Silencio Corazón", Alma de mi Pueblo", "Canto a mis Montañas", "Conticinio
Conticinio
"Conticinio" is a well-known Venezuelan song, that was composed in 1922 by Laudelino Mejías, like anecdotal data, Mejías explains that his composition was made when remember Trujillo city in Venezuela.- External links :*...
", "Imposible", "En las horas", "Mirando al Lago", Merceditas", Despertando", "Isabel", Amaneciendo, "Anocheciendo", "Trujillo", Noche de Luna", "Déjame Soñar", ", to name only some of them. Symphonic poems like: "Trujillo" y "Mirabel", Pasodoble
Pasodoble
Pasodoble is a typical dance from Spain march-like musical style as well as the corresponding dance style danced by a couple. It is the type of music typically played in bullfights during the bullfighters' entrance to the ring or during the passes just before the kill...
s: "Cielo Andino", "Murmullos del Castán", "De Trujillo a Boconó", "La Negra Malcriada", "El Mocho Leopoldo", and songs for the Broadcastings: "Radio Trujillo", "Radio Valera", "La Voz del Táchira", and Ondas de América", and some religious songs: "Viernes Santo" and "San Antonio".
Laudelino Mejías dies in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, November 30, 1963, but in Trujillo his memory continues effective and today his name is associated to regional culture, a modern urban route distinguishes him like Laudelino Mejías Avenue. An important educative center is called Diversified Cycle Laudelino Mejías. To the entrance of the Athenian de Trujillo is located a bust of this artist, and the hall destined in this institution to cultural forums, exhibitions, conferences and other acts, was named after him. His musical culture his consecrated efforts, and his wisdom, are remembered.