Catalina Berroa
Catalina Berroa Ojea (28 February 1849 – 23 November 1911) was a Cuban pianist, music teacher and composer. She was born in Trinidad, Las Villas, and studied with local teachers to master several instruments. She operated a music academy in Trinidad where she taught students including her nephew, pianist and composer Lico Jimenez.[1] She also worked as organist in the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and as organist and choir conductor of the Holy Trinity Church.[2]
Berroa played cello in a trio with Manuel Jimenez on violin and Ana Luisa Vivanco on piano. She also performed as violinist of the Brunet Theater orchestra.[3]
Works
Berroa composed songs, guarachas, hymns and liturgical and sacred music.[4] Selected works include:
- Song The Trinity, 1867
- Song, Song of Belisa and Josefa, 1902
- Condemned, The Talisman, Consciousness, The appeal, Rosa Gentile, all voice and guitar
- Guaracha Cerro De La Habana, cat's dinner
- Conchita March
- May Flowers Church Music, for horn and piano
- The Virgin of Cuba, for chorus
- Osalutaris, for voice and organ
- Save for two voices, for voice and organ
- Cecilia Waltz for piano and band
- The black Michael and Flowers, for piano[1]
Her music has been recorded and issued on media, including:
- Vocal Recital: Provedo, Lucy - PALAU, R.L./SANCHEZ, J.P./DE BLANCK, H./ANCKERMANN, C./AGUERO, G./JIMENEZ, J.M. (La Perla) Colibri CD-091
References
| Persondata |
| Name |
Berroa, Catalina |
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| Short description |
Composer |
| Date of birth |
28 February 1849 |
| Place of birth |
Trinidad, Las Villas, Cuba |
| Date of death |
23 November 1911 |
| Place of death |
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