Rafael Villanueva
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Rafael Villanueva was a Dominican
musician
born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He attended The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto
, Canada
from 1966 to 1972. He served as principal conductor the Dominican National Symphonic Orchestra from 1994 to 1995. He is the 1978 El Dorado Award winner.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
musician
Musician
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born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He attended The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
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from 1966 to 1972. He served as principal conductor the Dominican National Symphonic Orchestra from 1994 to 1995. He is the 1978 El Dorado Award winner.