Germán Alcántara

guatemala, composer, la flor del cafe, waltz, conservatory

Born May 07, 1863

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Passed Away Mar 26, 1910 Guatemala City, Guatemala

Lifespan 46 years old

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"Music should blossom with the grace and fragrance of our mountain coffee groves."

Archival Overview

Distinguished Guatemalan composer, cornet virtuoso, and conductor who composed the beloved waltz 'La Flor del Café'.

Biographical Record

Germán Alcántara was a master composer, conductor, and instrumentalist who served as Director of the National Conservatory of Music and the prestigious Martial Band of Guatemala.

Studying in Paris under master teachers, Alcántara returned to Guatemala to elevate the musical curriculum and conduct symphonic ensembles throughout Central America.

His enchanting waltz 'La Flor del Café' (The Coffee Blossom) became one of the most widely performed and cherished instrumental pieces in Central American cultural history.

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Final Resting Place

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Guatemala City General Cemetery
Guatemala City, Guatemala

                         GPS: 14.6200, -90.5300                    

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