Juan Bautista Plaza, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Venezuelan musician
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Place of Birth: Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela
About Juan Bautista Plaza
- Juan Bautista Plaza Alfonso (Caracas, Venezuela June 19, 1898 – 1965) was a classical composer.
- He began studies in medicine at the Central University of Venezuela but, with time, left in order to dedicate himself to music.
- His first teacher was Jesus Maria Suárez.
- He studied in Rome from 1920 and 1923 and obtained the title of professor of sagrada (sacred) composition.
- After his return to Venezuela he was named Master of Chapel at Caracas Cathedral and carried out this position until the year 1948.
- In the Caracas Superior Music School he taught music history and appreciation to composer Antonio Lauro and singer Morella Muñoz.
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