Carlos López Buchardo

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Carlos Félix López Buchardo (October 12, 1881 Buenos Aires - April 21, 1948 Buenos Aires) is an Argentine composer whose work is inspired by native music.

He first studied composition in Buenos Aires, and later pursued his training in Paris with Albert Roussel. Upon his return to Argentina, López Buchardo widely contributed to establish the institutions that shaped musical life in his country; he founded the Conservatorio Nacional in Buenos Aires, and the School of Fine Arts of the La Plata University, in addition to holding various administrative positions, including that of Director of the famous Teatro Colón. His vocal output consists of operas, masses, musical comedies, and some fifty canciones.