José Antonio Abreu

Venezuelan musician (1939-2018)

José Antonio Abreu Anselmi (May 7, 1939 – March 24, 2018) was a Venezuelan orchestra conductor, pianist, economist, educator, activist, and politician. He was best known for his association with El Sistema. He was Catholic.[1] He was honored with the 2009 Latin Grammy Trustees Award, an honor given to personalities that have contributed to music by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.

José Antonio Abreu
Abreu in 2007
Born
José Antonio Abreu Anselmi

(1939-05-07)May 7, 1939
Valera, Venezuela
DiedMarch 24, 2018(2018-03-24) (aged 78)
Caracas, Venezuela
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Occupation(s)orchestra conductor, pianist, economist, educator, activist, and politician.
Known forfounder of El Sistema

Abreu died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Caracas on March 24, 2018 at the age of 78.[2]

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  1. Vulliamy, Ed (29 July 2007). "Gustavo Dudamel" – via www.theguardian.com.
  2. Moleiro, Alonso (25 March 2018). "Muere José Antonio Abreu, maestro de Gustavo Dudamel" – via elpais.com.

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