Musicologist Omar Corrado Dies at 71

Argentina mourns the loss of Omar Corrado, a towering figure in musicology whose intellectual curiosity and dedication illuminated the rich landscape of Latin American and Argentine music. Corrado passed away at 71 in Rafaela, leaving behind a legacy of profound scholarship and a generation of students inspired by his passion.

Corrado's academic journey took him from his roots in Rafaela to prestigious institutions worldwide. After graduating from the National University of the Litoral, he pursued doctoral studies in musicology at the Sorbonne in Paris, a testament to his commitment to rigorous academic pursuit. His research delved into the complexities of 20th and 21st-century musical compositions, exploring themes of modernity, avant-garde movements, and the intricate relationship between music and politics.

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Omar Corrado deserves all the tributes of a great man in every sense. He transcended Rafaela and went to France, obtained his doctorate in musicology at the Sorbonne, and from there traveled the world giving lectures with an academic level that few have been able to match. He was a friend of Beatriz Sarlo, and of many distinguished Argentines.

His contributions were not confined to academia; Corrado was a respected voice among intellectuals, known for his friendships with figures like Ricardo Lorenzetti and Beatriz Sarlo. His work, including seminal texts on music in Buenos Aires and the compositions of Juan Carlos Paz, earned him international acclaim and numerous awards, including distinctions from Casa de las Américas and the Konex Foundation. As a member of the National Academy of Fine Arts, his passing represents a significant cultural loss for Argentina and the global musicological community.

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Omar Corrado was one of the most important figures in historical musicology of all time in Argentina, recognized worldwide. His cultural contribution is difficult to surpass.