Consuelo Villalon Aleman

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Consuelo Villalón Alemán (24 May 1907 – 8 November 1998) was a well-known Mexican pianist during the 20th century. She is remembered for her professional interpretation of Frederic Chopin's music.

[edit] Early life

Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Villalón moved at the age of 8 with her family to Mexico City (Distrito Federal). There she started professional piano lessons with composer Manuel M. Ponce. At the age of 9 she began teaching piano.

[edit] Teaching career

As a teenager she started taking classes with Professor Luis Moctezuma, then head of the Piano Department at the Escuela Nacional de Música, UNAM. In 1952 Villalón assumed his position upon his recommendation. She also taught privately until the age of 89.

She died at the age of 91, in Mexico City.