Luis Herrera de la Fuente
Luis Herrera de la Fuente (April 25, 1916 – December 5, 2014) was a Mexican conductor,[1] pianist, violinist, composer and writer of the 20th century. De la Fuente gained many recognitions and awards in Mexico and worldwide. He conducted the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional of Mexico for 18 years. He was also conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería.
Herrera de la Fuente was born in
Zurich with Hermann Scherchen. He served as conductor of the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra from 1978 to 1988.[2] His research in folk and colonial music can be found in the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes. He died on December 5, 2014, at the age of 98.[3]
See also
References
- New York Times. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- ^ "Luis Herrera de la Fuente (1978-1988)". Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Muere a los 98 años el músico Luis Herrera de la Fuente" (in Spanish). MILENIO. December 5, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
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