Vinicio Adames
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José Vinicio Adames Pineda (March 1, 1927 – September 3, 1976) was a Venezuela
n musician
, and director of choral groups, was born in Barquisimeto
, Lara state
.
From very young started his vocation for music, thanks to violinist Francisco de Paula Medina. Subsequently, he enters at the Santa Cecilia Music Academy, where Doralisa Medina gave him piano
and vocalization lessons. During his studies at Lisandro Alvarado High School, founds in May, 1948 a choir for the institution. After he graduates as baccalaureate, traveled to Caracas
to study dentistry at the Central University of Venezuela
(UCV). In parallel, enters at the UCV University Choir as a soloist and instructor of strings instruments, taking classes with Alfredo Hollander and Inocente Carreño
at the School of Music of Caracas. In 1951, along with his sisters Yolanda and Shirley conformed the Adames Trio, being a popular group at radio and television.
After the Central University was closed, he founds and directs the Miranda Choir and the Eulalia Buroz school choral group in Los Teques
. When the university is reopened, he enrolled at the Faculty of Economics Sciences. For 1958, graduates with a degree in International Studies.
The UCV University Choir underwent a reorganization during July, 1958, gaving its first concert on August 14, under the direction of Adames, that was the beginning of a succession of more than 2000 presentations in Venezuela
, United States
and Europe
.
In addition, Adames also led the Chamber Orchestra of the Central University of Venezuela, the Chamber Orchestra of the University of Carabobo, the Panama Symphony Orchestra, the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra of Caracas, the Shell Choir, the Choral of the Social Security and the Metropolitan Choral Group, that he founded in 1969.
In 1965, the UCV University Choir participates at the First International festival of university choirs, at the Lincoln Center in New York City
. In 1967, the U.S. government gave to Adames a scholarship for a direction course with Robert Shaw
at the Oakland University
, Michigan
. He was married with Romelia Mujica Marcano, with her he had three children Jose Vinicio Adames, Juan Manuel Adames, and Andreina Adames.
Adames, was also in charge of the Central Bank of Venezuela Choral, recording in 1973, an album of Venezuelan folk music. During his lifetime created a great number of artistic ensembles at the Pedagogical Institute of Caracas, composed many choral pieces and made arrangements for Venezuelan folk music.
Vinicio Adames died on September 3, 1976, along with the members of the UCV University Choir, in an aircraft accident at Lajes airport, Azores Islands, during a travel to Barcelona, Spain, for the participation of the group at the "Festival Internacional del Canto Coral".
A park in Caracas
and the Choral group of the Central Bank of Venezuela were named after him.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, and director of choral groups, was born in Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto is the capital city of the State of Lara located in west central Venezuela, halfway between Caracas and Maracaibo on the Turbio River.-Overview:...
, Lara state
Lara (state)
Lara State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. The state capital is Barquisimeto.Lara State covers a total surface area of and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 1,795,100.- Municipalities and municipal seats :...
.
From very young started his vocation for music, thanks to violinist Francisco de Paula Medina. Subsequently, he enters at the Santa Cecilia Music Academy, where Doralisa Medina gave him piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and vocalization lessons. During his studies at Lisandro Alvarado High School, founds in May, 1948 a choir for the institution. After he graduates as baccalaureate, traveled to Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
to study dentistry at the Central University of Venezuela
Central University of Venezuela
The Central University of Venezuela is a premier public University of Venezuela located in Caracas...
(UCV). In parallel, enters at the UCV University Choir as a soloist and instructor of strings instruments, taking classes with Alfredo Hollander and Inocente Carreño
Inocente Carreño
Inocente Carreño is a Venezuelan composer and academic. He was Professor of Theory and Solmization at the José Angel Lamas Superior Music School for thirty years, and for twenty-five years was a horn player in the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra. He was the director of the Prudencio Essá School of...
at the School of Music of Caracas. In 1951, along with his sisters Yolanda and Shirley conformed the Adames Trio, being a popular group at radio and television.
After the Central University was closed, he founds and directs the Miranda Choir and the Eulalia Buroz school choral group in Los Teques
Los Teques
Los Teques is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Miranda. Its population is 140,617 .-History:The city was founded in 1777 and was named after the Aractoeques Carabs, an indigenous tribe that once inhabited the area...
. When the university is reopened, he enrolled at the Faculty of Economics Sciences. For 1958, graduates with a degree in International Studies.
The UCV University Choir underwent a reorganization during July, 1958, gaving its first concert on August 14, under the direction of Adames, that was the beginning of a succession of more than 2000 presentations in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, United States
United States
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and Europe
Europe
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.
In addition, Adames also led the Chamber Orchestra of the Central University of Venezuela, the Chamber Orchestra of the University of Carabobo, the Panama Symphony Orchestra, the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra of Caracas, the Shell Choir, the Choral of the Social Security and the Metropolitan Choral Group, that he founded in 1969.
In 1965, the UCV University Choir participates at the First International festival of university choirs, at the Lincoln Center in New York City
New York City
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. In 1967, the U.S. government gave to Adames a scholarship for a direction course with Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw (conductor)
Robert Shaw was an American conductor most famous for his work with his namesake Chorale, with the Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Shaw received 14 Grammy awards, four ASCAP awards for service to contemporary music, the first Guggenheim Fellowship...
at the Oakland University
Oakland University
Oakland University is a public university co-founded by Matilda Dodge Wilson and John A. Hannah whose campus is located in central Oakland County, Michigan, United States in the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. It is the only major research university in Oakland County, from which OU...
, Michigan
Michigan
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. He was married with Romelia Mujica Marcano, with her he had three children Jose Vinicio Adames, Juan Manuel Adames, and Andreina Adames.
Adames, was also in charge of the Central Bank of Venezuela Choral, recording in 1973, an album of Venezuelan folk music. During his lifetime created a great number of artistic ensembles at the Pedagogical Institute of Caracas, composed many choral pieces and made arrangements for Venezuelan folk music.
Vinicio Adames died on September 3, 1976, along with the members of the UCV University Choir, in an aircraft accident at Lajes airport, Azores Islands, during a travel to Barcelona, Spain, for the participation of the group at the "Festival Internacional del Canto Coral".
A park in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
and the Choral group of the Central Bank of Venezuela were named after him.