Carlos Félix López Buchardo (October 12, 1881 – April 21, 1948) was an

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composer of

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whose work was inspired by native music. He founded the Conservatorio Nacional Superior de Música in Buenos Aires, an institution that later became a department (Departamento de Artes Musicales y Sonoras "Carlos López Buchardo") of the current

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Life

Carlos López Buchardo was born and died in

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. He first studied composition in his hometown and later pursued his training in

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with

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. Upon his return to

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, López Buchardo established some institutions that helped to shape musical life in his country. He founded the Conservatorio Nacional in

in 1924.López Buchardo, Carlos (1881–1948)
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. He held various administrative positions, including that of Director of the

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. 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.

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