Miguel del Barco Gallego
Miguel del Barco Gallego (born January 18, 1938) is a Spanish organist, composer, musician, and teacher.
Early life and education
[edit]Miguel del Barco Gallego was born on January 18, 1938, in Llerena, Spain. His mother gave him music theory lessons.[1] Later he studied official organ and composition studies at the Madrid Royal Conservatory, eventually becoming a musician, organist, composer and teacher
Career
[edit]He taught at the Conservatory of Music in Seville.[2] In 1985 he composed the Himno de Extremadura (verde blanca y negra), with José Rodgríguez Pinilla, who wrote the lyrics of the anthem. In June 2006 he received the National Record Award from the Ministry of Culture.[3]
Distinctions and recognitions
[edit]- Medalla de Extremadura.
- Medalla de Oro de la Asamblea de Extremadura.
- Miembro de la Real Academia Extremeña de las Letras y las Artes.
- Insignia de Oro de la Diputación de Badajoz.
- Comendador de la Orden de Alfonso X el Sabio.
- Premio Hispanidad de Guadalupe.
- Hijo Predilecto de Llerena.
- Caballero Benefactor de Yuste y de Santa María de Guadalupe.
References
[edit]- ^ M, M. Á (2018-03-03). "Santa Eulalia acogerá el 7 de abril una misa polifónica a cargo de Miguel del Barco". Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ Redacción (2018-01-08). "Miguel del Barco cuenta la historia de un "canto gregoriano" extremeño". Majadahonda Magazin (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ E, R. (2012-08-18). "Miguel del Barco Gallego MUSICO Y COMPOSITOR : "Esto un reconocimiento al amor y cariño que tengo por Extremadura"". El Periódico Extremadura (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "De la Quadra-Salcedo, el escritor Víctor Chamorro y el músico Miguel del Barco, entre las Medallas de Extremadura". Europa Press. 2012-08-17. Retrieved 2024-09-24.