Consuelo Velázquez entered musical history as the author of the sensual composition Besame mucho.
The talented Mexican composed the composition at a young age. Consuelo said that thanks to this musical composition, she managed to kiss the whole world. She realized herself as a composer and a talented pianist.
Childhood and youth
The date of birth of the famous Consuelo Velazquez is August 29, 1916. She spent her childhood in the territory of Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco (Mexico).
The girl was brought up in primordially intelligent traditions. She was orphaned early. When she was just a child, her mother and the head of the family died. From that time on, the girl was raised by her paternal uncle.
At an early age, she discovered her love for music. R. Serratos began to study musical education of Consuelo. She skillfully played the piano. She was attracted to improvisation, so she soon began to compose quite professional pieces of music.
Soon the girl moved to Mexico, following R. Serratos, the director of the music school. She entered a music school and graduated with honors from an educational institution.
After graduating from a music school, Consuelo entered the position of a music teacher. She actively composed musical works, which were almost always born through improvisation. Some of the compositions today are considered to be the pinnacle of the work of Consuelo Velasquez.
The creative path and music of Consuelo Velázquez
At the age of 16, she composed perhaps one of the most famous musical compositions. The work of Besame mucho gave her worldwide recognition and popularity.
When the journalists tried to find out about the history of the creation of the masterpiece, they asked Consuelo what inspired her to write the lines: “I ask you to kiss me hot, so hot, as if we were left alone at night. I ask, kiss me sweetly, having found you again, I'm afraid to lose forever ... ". Journalists subtly hinted that she composed the work against the backdrop of a love relationship. But, everything turned out to be much easier.
She composed a piece of music inspired by the aria she heard from Enrique Granados' opera "Goyeschi". In the mid-40s of the last century, Besame mucho gained popularity in the United States of America.
Jimmy Dorsey was the first to perform the famous composition in America. When the song Besamo Mucho sounded in the USA, Consuelo Velasquez was hit with worldwide recognition. She received an invitation to visit Hollywood.
She received tempting offers to sign contracts, but the gifted girl, most likely, did not understand the prospects that opened up before her. Over and over again, she rejected the producers' proposals for cooperation.
Besamo Mucho is not the only famous composition by the Mexican pianist. The list of popular works also includes:
- Amar y vivir;
- Cachito;
- Que seas feliz.
The authorship of the Mexican pianist really belongs to an impressive number of songs, sonatas, oratorios and symphonies. But, nevertheless, it is worth recognizing that she entered the history of world music only thanks to Besamo Mucho.
She managed to prove herself as a talented actress. At the end of the 30s of the last century, Consuelo starred in the film "Carnival Nights" directed by Julio Saraceni.
At the end of the 70s, a woman became a deputy of the Chamber of Deputies of the Congress of Mexico. On her shelf flaunts an impressive number of prestigious prizes and awards. Her work is especially respected in her historical homeland.
Details of the personal life of Consuelo Velázquez
There were three men in the life of the Mexican pianist: the official husband of Mariano Rivera and two sons, Sergio and Mariano. Consuelo said that the family for her is the most important thing in life. She even sacrificed her career for the sake of maintaining a warm relationship with her husband and sons.
Thanks to the composition of the most popular song of her repertoire, she met her love. She met her future husband some time after writing the hit Besamo Mucho.
After writing the work, for a long time she could not decide to share it with music lovers. Then, a friend recommended to send the song to the radio anonymously.
The radio editor liked what he heard. The composition was played daily on the wave of the radio. The person who gave the right to launch the work asked the author to give his name.
Even after the requests of the editor, Consuelo did not dare to come to the music editorial office and introduce herself.
Velasquez sent a friend to the radio. Consuelo's friend acted honestly. She did not appropriate someone else's glory, naming the true name of the author.
Consuelo had to personally meet the young editor. His name was Mariano. Soon the young man made a marriage proposal to the Mexican pianist. In this union, as noted above, two sons were born.
Interesting facts about Consuelo Velázquez
- The most popular composition of Consuelo sounds in the Soviet film "Moscow does not believe in tears."
- Besame Mucho is sung in more than a hundred languages of the world.
- The Mexican is descended from the great Spanish artist D. Velasquez.
- The composition Besame mucho became the winner of the first hit parade in America.
- She dreamed of becoming a pianist, but still today she is remembered as a composer.
- Death of Consuelo Velázquez
- She passed away on January 22, 2005. She died due to heart complications. Complications arose in 2004 after the woman broke several ribs.
