HERNANDEZ, Ana Otero
Name:
HERNANDEZ, Ana Otero (1861-1905)
Musical genre:
Chamber Music, Orchestral
Country of birth:
United States
Country of location:
United States
Notes:
Ana Otero Hernández was known as the successor to the great pianist Manuel Gregorio Tavárez, in his own words. She was also the first woman in Puerto Rico to conduct an orchestra.
Among her compositions were the danza “Atrevimiento” and the waltzes “Premiere pensée” and “Vals concierto.” Juan Morel Campos dedicated the danza “Anita” to her, Manuel Gregorio Tavárez did the same with a danza “Un recuerdito,” while Gonzalo Nuñez recognized her with “Danza Núm. 8.”
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