Keywords:Bexar County Historical Marker, San Antonio Historical Marker, Silvestre Revueltas
Photo Info
Dimensions4288 x 2848
Original file size6.19 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken25-Nov-17 11:34
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Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D90
FlashNot fired, auto mode
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Unknown
ISO speedISO 200
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom1x
Silvestre Revueltas
San Antonio Bexar County, Texas 29 24.506' N 98 29.496' W Directions: Start at the intersection of Stieren Street and Wickes Street. Go 150 yards south on Wickes Street. The marker is on the right (west) side of the street.
Text: Mexico native Silvestre Revueltas (1899-1940) spent a short but prolific life as a violinist and composer. He came to San Antonio in 1926 and became concertmaster at the Aztec Theatre. He also performed and taught at the San Antonio College of Music. While living in the city, for a time at this address, he composed his septet Batik and sent it to colleague and friend Carlos Chaacute;vez, whose recommendation brought inclusion for Revueltas in the American Association of Composers. In 1928, Chaacute;vez invited Revueltas to be associate director and featured soloist with the Orquesta Sinfoacute;nica de Meacute;xico in Mexico City. His works continue to garner acclaim from musicians and audiences throughout the Americas and beyond.