Abundio Martínez (February 8, 1875 – April 26, 1914) was a Mexican musician and composer. He was born on February 8, 1875, in Huichapan.[1] His father was a carpenter and band director. He taught Abundio carpentry skills and various instruments such as trumpet, violin and drum. The whole family, seeking a better life, relocated to Mexico City. Abundio liked to listen to a band directed by Sappers Miguel Rios Toledano rehearsing on Corregidora Street. He joined a band, playing the clarinet, and became the composer of many popular pieces. However, he remained poor. Abundio became a victim of tuberculosis on April 26, 1914, in Mexico City.[1] He was buried in the Pantheon of Dolores. Thirty years later, the inhabitants of Huichapan erected a monument in his honor.[2]

Compositions

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  • "Arpa de Oro" – waltz[3]
  • "En es Espacio" - waltz[4]
  • "Hidalguense" - paso doble[4]
  • "Liras Hermanas" - danza[4]
  • "≥s" – waltz[3]
  • "Morir de Amor" – danza[4]
  • "Noche apacible" – waltz[3]
  • "Para que sepas lo que es amar" – danza[4]
  • "Sonrisas de Angel" – waltz[4]
  • "Te amo, te adoro" – waltz[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dallal, Alberto (2006). El proceso creativo. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. p. 157. ISBN 9789703223961.
  2. ^ CONACULTA. "WikiMexico – Abundio Martínez".
  3. ^ a b c d Azpíroz, Manuel (1907). Recopilacion de leyes, decretos y providencias de los poderes legislativo y ejecutivo de la union: Desde que se estableció en la ciudad de México el Supremo Gobierno. Imprenta del Gobierno, en Palacio. p. 205.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Secretaría de Instrucción Pública y Bellas Artes (1906). Boletín de instrucción pública. Vol. 6. Tipografia Economica. p. 987.