Abundio Martínez (February 8, 1875 – April 26, 1914) was a Mexican musician and composer. He was born on February 8, 1875, in

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. His father was a carpenter and band director. He taught Abundio carpentry skills and various instruments such as trumpet, violin and drum. The whole family, seeking a better life, relocated to

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. Abundio liked to listen to a band directed by Sappers Miguel Rios Toledano rehearsing on Corregidora Street. He joined a band, playing the clarinet, and became the composer of many popular pieces. However, he remained poor. Abundio became a victim of

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on April 26, 1914, in Mexico City. He was buried in the Pantheon of Dolores. Thirty years later, the inhabitants of Huichapan erected a monument in his honor.

Compositions

* "Arpa de Oro" – waltz * "En es Espacio" - waltz * "Hidalguense" - paso doble * "Liras Hermanas" - danza * "≥s" – waltz * "Morir de Amor" – danza * "Noche apacible" – waltz * "Para que sepas lo que es amar" – danza * "Sonrisas de Angel" – waltz * "Te amo, te adoro" – waltz

References

1875 births 1914 deaths Mexican composers Musicians from Hidalgo (state) People from Huichapan {{Mexico-musician-stub