Abundio Martínez

Abundio Martínez (February 8, 1875 – April 26, 1914) was a Mexican musician and composer. He was born on February 8, 1875, in Huichapan.^[1] His father was a carpenter and band director. He taught Abundio carpentry skills and various instruments such as trumpet, violin and drum. The whole family, seeking a better life, relocated to Mexico City. Abundio liked to listen to a band directed by Sappers Miguel Rios Toledano rehearsing on Corregidora Street. He joined a band, playing the clarinet, and became the composer of many popular pieces. However, he remained poor. Abundio became a victim of tuberculosis on April 26, 1914, in Mexico City.^[1] He was buried in the Pantheon of Dolores. Thirty years later, the inhabitants of Huichapan erected a monument in his honor.^[2]

Compositions

• "Arpa de Oro" – waltz^[3]
• "En es Espacio" - waltz^[4]
• "Hidalguense" - paso doble^[4]
• "Liras Hermanas" - danza^[4]
• "≥s" – waltz^[3]
• "Morir de Amor" – danza^[4]
• "Noche apacible" – waltz^[3]
• "Para que sepas lo que es amar" – danza^[4]
• "Sonrisas de Angel" – waltz^[4]
• "Te amo, te adoro" – waltz^[3]
• "Consuelo" - Schottisch. Dedicado a la srita. Consuelo C. Cadena.