Background
VÁSQUEZ, José was born on October 4, 1893 in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Son of Gabino Vásquez and Bárbara Cano de Vásquez.
VÁSQUEZ, José was born on October 4, 1893 in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Son of Gabino Vásquez and Bárbara Cano de Vásquez.
Educated Escuela Nacional Preparatoria, Conservatorio Nacional.
Professor in and founder of the Free Conservatory, 1914. Director of the band of the General Staff of General Elizondo, 1914. Director of the symphony orchestra of the Free Conservatory, 1916.
Founder and director of the Free School of Music and Declamation, 1919. Professor of solfeggio and composition in the National Conservatory of Music, 1920. Founder and professor of the chair of solfeggio and composition in the Faculty of Music of the University of Mexico: founder and director of the Mexican Opera Company.
Member of the Mexican Folklore Investigating Committee of the University of Mexico.
Ateneo Musical Mexicano (secretary of the division of composers). Ateneo de Ciencias y Artes. Sociedad de Amigos del Teatro.
Sociedad de Amigos de Polonia.
Married Luz María González Cossío. Children: Lucina.