Trained as a pianist, Carlos Antonio de Padua Chávez y Ramírez (1899-1978) was a renowned composer, conductor, and educator from Mexico. Chávez' works include five ballets, seven symphonies, four concertos, a cantata and an opera, numerable pieces for voice, piano, and chamber ensembles. 1. Carlos Chávez (1899-1978) - Miscellaneous songs and cycles from recmusic.org, some with texts. 2. Carlos Chávez - Classical Music Dictionary entry with life, major works, and photograph. 3. Carlos Chávez - Biography, works, selected discography, review, and photograph from Schirmer. 4. Chávez y Ramírez, Carlos Antonio de Padua - Biography showing how he combined with the influence of Copland, Cowell and Varèse including noted works and contributions to Mexican culture. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.

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