José Escolástico Andrino

José Escolástico Andrino (1817, Guatemala City – July 14, 1862, San Salvador) was a Salvadoran composer, considered to be the founder of the classical music scene in his country. In 1845, he established a Conservatory in San Salvador, where he both composed and taught. He wrote two symphonies, three masses, a set of variations for violin and orchestra, and one opera "La Mora generosa".

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accessdate=2007-03-17
url=http://archive.laprensa.com.sv/20011018/revista_dominical/rdo3.asp
title=150 años de música académica
work=La Prensa Graficá de El Salvador
date=October 18 2001
language=Spanish