Carlos López Buchardo

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

López Buchardo was born and died in Buenos Aires. He first studied composition in his hometown and later pursued his training in Paris with Albert Roussel. Upon his return to Argentina, López Buchardo established some institutions that helped to shape musical life in his country. He founded the Conservatorio Nacional in Buenos Aires in 1924. He also established the School of Fine Arts of the La Plata University. He held various administrative positions, including that of Director of the Teatro Colón.

His vocal output consists of operas, masses, musical comedies, and some fifty songs. Upon his death in 1948 the Conservatorio Nacional was named after López Buchardo.

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 32183864 LCCN: no88000522 ISNI: 0000 0000 8369 6357 GND: 13014455X BNF: cb138967842

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Name	Lopez Buchardo, Carlos
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Short description	Argentine composer
Date of birth	October 12, 1881
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Date of death	April 21, 1948
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