Remberto Giménez
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Remberto Giménez was a Paraguayan musician. He was born in Coronel Oviedo
, Paraguay
the February 4 of 1898 as a son of Ciriaco Giménez and Ana Bella Benítez.
. Also he was general music director “ad honorem”
In the educational field, he was part of the formation of choirs and wrote popular music arrangements, also writing some songs dedicated to the youths. Several brilliant violinists and pianists emerged from the Normal School of Music. The fact that Remberto never entirely shared his knowledge about composition is criticized and is the probable reason for not leaving disciples. Other intriguing fact is that he never invited other orchestra director to direct his (OSCA).
He was a great orchestra director and in some of his pieces as in “Paraguayan Rhapsody” a superior harmonic display can be noticed in comparison to other Paraguayan composers in the time. He was likewise a great violinist.
As a creator his symphonic pieces remain in a nationalist and romantic style as other pieces share a limited style of popular pieces of good taste. He directed and published various editions of his arrangements and anthems just as the different versions for the national anthem. He published two discs with the (OSCA) sponsored by the Municipality of Asunción.
) a superiority can be sensed regarding other composers of the time.
In his pieces: “Campanento Cerro León”, “La Golondrina”, “Nostalgias del terruño”, “Ka´aguy Ryakua” (Fragrance of the forest) and “Kuarahy oike jave” (When the sun sets), “la Marcha presidential” and numerous arrangements for symphonic orchestra.
He is author of various pieces for violin and piano.
Amongst his songs: “Himno a la juventud”, “Canción de paz”, “Al pie de tu reja y Conscripto”, “Himno del Colegio Nacional de la Capital” and “Armonía”.
He died the February 15 of 1977 in Asunción
.
Coronel Oviedo
Coronel Oviedo is a city in Paraguay. It is the capital of the Caaguazú Department, about 150 kilometers east of Asunción.The city has a population of about 52,400 and is the hometown of president Nicanor Duarte Frutos. Coronel Oviedo is an important transit point, as it lies halfway between...
, Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
the February 4 of 1898 as a son of Ciriaco Giménez and Ana Bella Benítez.
Beginnings
As he concluded his military service he studied singing and violin theory with Vicente Maccarone, in the Paraguayan Institute.| Year | Highlits |
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| 1920 | The Paraguayan government granted him a scholarship to study in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent... . He did so at the National Conservatory. He attended violin and chamber music classes with Andrés Gaos, and composition with Alberto Williams Alberto Williams Alberto Williams was an Argentine symphonic composer and conductor.-Life and work:Alberto Williams was born to in Buenos Aires, in 1862. A maternal grandfather, Amancio Jacinto Alcorta, had been a respected government and banking policy-maker, as well as a well-known composer of sacred music... and Celestino Piaggio. He was an incomparable musical activity organisor and participated in almost every cultural event in Paraguay. In 1912 Nicolino Pellegrini Nicolino Pellegrini Nicolino Pellegrini, was an Italian musician that arrived in Paraguay in 1893 as a product of the reconstruction of the country after the War of the Triple Alliance, which forced the government to bring European professionals.... founded the Music Band of the Police of the Capital where Remberto continued his musical studies and later, was a musical theory teacher. He was a pupil of Salvador Déntice. He participated in the formation of great musicians such as José Asunción Flores José Asunción Flores José Asunción Flores was a Paraguayan composer and creator of the Guarania music genre.-Early life:Flores was born in the poor neighborhood of La Chacarita, in Asunción. As a kid, he had to work as a paperboy and shoeshiner in order to help his mother with food and other necessities... and Fernando Centurión. He returned to Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the... and got involved in numerous activities that granted him quick popularity. He got a new scholarship from the Paraguayan government, this time to travel to Europe Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting... . He entered the “Schola Cantorum” of París Paris Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... . There he attended Lucien Capet Lucien Capet Lucien Louis Capet was a French violinist, pedagogue and composer.-Career:Capet came from the Paris proletariat. By the age of fifteen, he had to maintain himself by playing in bistros and cafes... ´s classes to evolve as a violinist for two years. Also, he took Esthetical and History of Music courses at “La Sorbonne” university. |
| 1927 | He moved to Berlín Berlín Berlín is a municipality in the Usulután department of El Salvador.-Overview:The municipality of Berlín is made up of an urban center and 17 cantons or villages... , where he enhanced his violin and chamber music skills with Alejandro Perschnicoff, at the Stern Vhes Conservatorium. |
| 1928 | From 1928 on, he lived in Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the... becoming one of the main encouragers of musical life in the country]]. Along with the fellow musicians Alfred Kamprad (German musician residing in Paraguay), Enrique Marsal and Erik Piezunka he was part of “Cuarteto de Asunción Asunción Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San... ”, the most important referent and representative of chamber music in Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the... in that time. He organized the first full symphonic orchestra concert in 1928 in tribute to Franz Schubert Franz Schubert Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer.Although he died at an early age, Schubert was tremendously prolific. He wrote some 600 Lieder, nine symphonies , liturgical music, operas, some incidental music, and a large body of chamber and solo piano music... one hundredth birthdate. |
| 1934 | A national consensus was done to find an usical author for the Paraguayan National anthem Paraguayos, República o Muerte Paraguayos, República o Muerte is the national anthem of Paraguay. The lyrics were written by Francisco Acuña de Figueroa under the presidency of Carlos Antonio López, who at the time delegated Bernardo Jovellanos and Anastasio González to ask Figueroa to write the anthem Paraguayos, República o... . The national government decided to go for Remberto's the authentic restructured version of the anthem. |
His Trajectory
| Year | Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1940 | He founded the Normal School of Music, music teaching institution of distinguished labour. |
| 1957 | He got the Municipality of Asunción Asunción Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San... to sponsor the Symphonic Orchestra of the City of Auncion (OSCA). He was head of the orchestra until he died. |
| 1958 | He presented “Paraguayan Rhapsody” along with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Bonn Bonn Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999.... Radio of Germany therefore becoming the first Paraguayan musician to direct a European symphonic orchestra. |
| 1963 | He directed the Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra in the Municipal theatre of Río de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th... and in Tupi Theatre of Chanel 7 in Sao Paulo São Paulo São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among... |
Charges Occupied regarding Art
He was a restless musical event organizer ad participated of countless cultural events. He was member of the Academy of Language and Guarani Culture. Remberto was one of the main supporters of the union between the Paraguayan Institute and Gymnasium, fusion of which emerged the Paraguayan Association. He was the first president of A.P.A. (Associated Paraguayan Authors). He was a teacher in the National School of the Capital and in the School of Girls of AsuncionAsunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
. Also he was general music director “ad honorem”
In the educational field, he was part of the formation of choirs and wrote popular music arrangements, also writing some songs dedicated to the youths. Several brilliant violinists and pianists emerged from the Normal School of Music. The fact that Remberto never entirely shared his knowledge about composition is criticized and is the probable reason for not leaving disciples. Other intriguing fact is that he never invited other orchestra director to direct his (OSCA).
He was a great orchestra director and in some of his pieces as in “Paraguayan Rhapsody” a superior harmonic display can be noticed in comparison to other Paraguayan composers in the time. He was likewise a great violinist.
As a creator his symphonic pieces remain in a nationalist and romantic style as other pieces share a limited style of popular pieces of good taste. He directed and published various editions of his arrangements and anthems just as the different versions for the national anthem. He published two discs with the (OSCA) sponsored by the Municipality of Asunción.
Compositions
His pieces belong to a nationalist and romantic style. In some pieces like "Rapsodia Paraguaya" of (Nicolino PellegriniNicolino Pellegrini
Nicolino Pellegrini, was an Italian musician that arrived in Paraguay in 1893 as a product of the reconstruction of the country after the War of the Triple Alliance, which forced the government to bring European professionals....
) a superiority can be sensed regarding other composers of the time.
In his pieces: “Campanento Cerro León”, “La Golondrina”, “Nostalgias del terruño”, “Ka´aguy Ryakua” (Fragrance of the forest) and “Kuarahy oike jave” (When the sun sets), “la Marcha presidential” and numerous arrangements for symphonic orchestra.
He is author of various pieces for violin and piano.
Amongst his songs: “Himno a la juventud”, “Canción de paz”, “Al pie de tu reja y Conscripto”, “Himno del Colegio Nacional de la Capital” and “Armonía”.
Last Years
He married Silvia Fiandro, with whom he had children.He died the February 15 of 1977 in Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
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