Sixto María Durán Cárdenas
Sixto María Durán Cárdenas (August 6, 1875 – January 13, 1947) was an Ecuadorian pianist, composer, and lawyer. He stood out for his multifaceted profile, for being an outstanding judge, a prolific composer exceeding more than one hundred pieces, and also for being the director of the National Conservatory of Music on three occasions. He is one of the most prominent Ecuadorian composers, and he composed hymns for various institutions and military marches that are very popular in his country. |
Birth and Death Data: Born (Quito (capital of Ecuador)), Died January 13, 1947
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-102906 | 10-in. | 7/6/1936 | Cayambe | Orquesta Quito | Instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | EC-125 | 10-in. | before 12/1/1942 | Siga la farra | Orquesta Andina | Instrumental ensemble | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Durán Cárdenas, Sixto María," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112185.
Durán Cárdenas, Sixto María. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112185.
"Durán Cárdenas, Sixto María." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Sixto María Durán Cárdenas
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Durán Cárdenas, Sixto María, 1857-1947 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2003068195
Wikidata: Sixto María Durán Cárdenas - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q15997482
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/78469975
MusicBrainz: Sixto María Durán Cárdenas - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5ef1517a-2c4f-4670-8d72-5f26756ee9b9
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