Carlos Lopez Buchardo is an Argentine composer and
teacher born on October 12, 1881 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His mother, Maria
Filomena, was a pianist. After learning piano from his mother, Buchardo
continued his studies with renowned piano teacher Hector Belluci. After several
years, Buchardo went on to study with French concert pianist Alphonse Thibaud.
In 1909 he traveled to Paris to continue his studies in composition with
Vincent d'Indy at the Schola Cantorum. He also studied with Albert Roussel while in Paris.
Buchardo was a central figure in the culture of Argentina. He was the
founding director of the National Conservatory of Music and Performing Arts
which opened in 1924. After his death in 1948, the conservatory was renamed to Conservatorio
"Carlos López Buchardo". Buchardo also established the fine arts school
of the University of La Plata. There he served as professor of harmony. He was
also a board member and chairman of the Teatro Colón of the National Society of
Music. He was director of the Wagnerian Association, for over three decades. Some
of his most popular songs include: "Song of the road",
"Jujuy", and "Vidalita". Carlos López Buchardo died on April 21,
1948 in Argentina.
Discography
Asturiana (2007) USA, Classical. Carlos Lopez
Buchardo and various composers. Company: ECM/Universal Distrubution.
Escenas ARgentinas: A Sumphonic Anthology (2004), orchestra and
concierto. Carlos Lopez Buchardo and various composers. Company: Chandos.
Icon: Beniamino Gigli (2010), Classical. Beniamino
Gigli (Credits to Carlos Lopez and various composers). Company: EMI Classics.
Piazzini Plays
Piazzolla & Other Music From Argentina (2004), Classical.
Carmen Pazzini (credits to Carlos Lopez Buchardo and other composers) recorded
in 1997. Company: Oehms Classics.
Bibliography
"Carlos Lopez Buchardo - Biografia, Quien Es, Informacion, Perfil, Datos, Biography." Buscabiografias.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 July 2012. <http://www.buscabiografias.com/bios/biografia/verDetalle/8711/Carlos%20Lopez%20Buchardo/>.
“Credits for Carlos López-Buchardo on AllMusic." AllMusic. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 July 2012. <http://www.allmusic.com/artist/carlos-lópez-buchardo-mn0002163448>.
"Gabriel Castagna, Conductor." Gabrielcastagna.com. Gabriel Castagna, n.d. Web. 06 July 2012. <http://gabrielcastagna.com.ar/lopez_buchardo.htm>.
"Escenas Argentinas: A Symphonic Anthology." The Classical Shop. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 July 2012. <http://www.theclassicalshop.net/Details.aspx?CatalogueNumber=CHAN 10185>.
