Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Hernán Matos Rodríguez Was Born In Montevideo The Son Of The Owner Of The Moulin Rouge A Popular Local Cabaret. He Studied Architecture But Did Not Complete The Course. He Began Composing As A Young Student In 1917 And His First Known Work Was "La Cumparsita" Which He Wrote On The Piano Of The Federación De Estudiantes Of Uruguay Archived April 20 2014 At The Wayback Machine. It Became One Of The Most Recognizable Tango Pieces Though Matos Was Initially Too Shy To Play The Piece Himself And It Became Well Known Through The Performance Of Others. He Travelled Widely Throughout Europe And Stayed In Paris For A Time As Well As Working As Uruguayan Consul To Germany. In 1931 He Collaborated On The Film Score For Luces De Buenos Aires Shot In Joinville-Le-Pont France And Starring Renowned Tango Vocalist Carlos Gardel. read less