Moisés Moleiro

Moisés Moleiro (28 March 1904 – 18 June 1979) was a Venezuelan pianist and composer. He was born in 1904 and studied under Salvador Llamozas. Moleiro founded the Orfeón Lamas and taught piano at the Caracas Musical Declamation Academy (today the Escuela de Música José Ángel Lamas). His works have been performed in the United States, Europe, and across Latin America. One of his most popular compositions is the Joropo, a piano take on Venezuela's folkloric music. He died in 1979.

Born(1904-03-28)March 28, 1904

Zaraza, Guárico, Venezuela

DiedJune 18, 1979(1979-06-18) (aged 75)

Caracas, Venezuela

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Moisés Moleiro
Born	(1904-03-28)March 28, 1904 Zaraza, Guárico, Venezuela
Died	June 18, 1979(1979-06-18) (aged 75) Caracas, Venezuela

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Moleiro had 3 children, Moises Moleiro was a historian and politician,^[1] while his other 2 children, Federico was a poet and Carmencita became a pianist.