Antonio Velasco

Antonio Velasco Jiménez

Originario de la Ciudad de México. Desde muy joven demostró talento y pasión por el arte, destacándose en la música. Admirador de los grandes compositores clásicos, inició estudios de piano y composición en la Escuela Nacional de Música, su gusto por el canto lo llevó a tomar cátedra con el Maestro Enrique Jasso. Como artista teatral tomó parte en las obras representadas por la Sociedad Dante Alighieri de la Ciudad de México.

Haciendo gala de su creatividad, en 1957 compuso el Huapango titulado “El Blasfemo” obra que lo hizo merecedor al primer lugar del Concurso Nacional de Música Vernácula celebrado ese mismo año. Durante una temporada protagonizó programas de televisión en vivo deleitando a su público con interpretaciones al piano de música popular fina.

A lo largo de su viaje terrenal ha compuesto diferentes piezas musicales en los momentos clave de su vida que refuerzan, sin más, su sensibilidad artística.

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Antonio is originally from Mexico City. From a young age he showed a talent and passion for art, standing out in music. He was a big admirer of the great classical composers.

He began studying piano and composition at the National School of Music. His love for singing led him to take a chair with Maestro Enrique Jasso. As a theatrical artist he took part in the works represented by the Dante Alighieri Society of Mexico City.

In 1957 he displayed his creativity when he composed the “Huapango” entitled “El Blasfemo.” That work earned him first place in the Vernacular National Music Contest that same year. For a season he starred in live television shows delighting his audience with piano performances of fine popular music.

Throughout his earthly journey he has composed his musical pieces at the key moments of his life that reinforce his artistic sensibility.