Spanish organist, composer, musician and teacher (born 1938)
Miguel del Barco Gallego (born January 18, 1938) is a Spanish organist, composer, musician, and teacher.
Early life and education
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
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
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- 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.
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