Alberto Guerrero

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Alberto Guerrero (standing) with his student Glenn Gould, 1945
Alberto Guerrero (standing) with his student Glenn Gould, 1945

Alberto Guerrero (February 6, 1886November 7, 1959) was a ChileanCanadian composer, pianist, and teacher, perhaps now best remembered as a mentor of Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. Prior to his emigration to Canada, Guerrero founded and conducted Santiago's first symphony orchestra. For many years a distinguished faculty member of the Toronto Conservatory of Music, Guerrero also maintained an active schedule as a performer.