Manuel De Adalid Y Gamero
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Manuel de Adalid y Gamero (February 8, 1872 – March 29, 1947) was a Honduran composer. A native of Danlí, he also was an organist and conductor. He composed mainly musical miniatures, such as
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es,
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s, and
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s. Later in his life he became a citizen of the
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. His papers, including much music in
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, may today be found at
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. He died in
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,
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on March 29, 1947. His final resting place can be found in his native city of Danli, in the old cemetery.


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at Tulane University
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on Victor Records 1872 births 1947 deaths Honduran composers People from El Paraíso Department Honduran conductors (music) Honduran emigrants to the United States Male composers 20th-century composers 20th-century conductors (music) 20th-century male musicians Male conductors (music) {{Honduras-bio-stub