Alberto Guerrero

Pianist

Birthday February 6, 1886

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace La Serena, Chile

DEATH DATE Nov 7, 1959 (73)

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About

Chilean-Canadian composer, pianist, and teacher whose tenure at the Toronto Conservatory of Music influenced hundreds of future musicians.

Before Fame

His knowledge base was wide and far-reaching. His interests included painting, poetry, and philosophy.

Trivia

He became known for introducing audiences to then-modern composers like Debussy, Ravel, Cyril Scott, Scriabin, and Schoenberg.

Family Life

His mother and older brother Daniel were his only teachers. He was largely self-taught.

Associated With

He mentored pianist Glenn Gould for 10 years.