René Amengual Astaburuaga (1911–1954) was a

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an composer, educator and pianist. He is the author of the

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hymn.

Notoriety

In 1953 his work ''Sextet'' was selected for the Festival of Contemporary Music ISCM held in Oslo, Norway.

References

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