Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America

Jesús Castillo

Jesus Castillo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016

1. Jesus Castillo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El Concejo de la Ciudad
de Quetzaltenango
exalta a perpetuidad
de esta manera
la memoria del
Maestro
Jesus Castillo
insigne recreador
de la musica
Maya-Quiche.
Palacio Municipal;
IX de Septiembre de
MCMLVIII

English translation:
The City Council of Quetzaltenango
makes this perpetual tribute to the Master
Jesús Castillo,
Illustrious re-creator of the music of the Maya-Quiche.
Municipal Palace; September 9, 1958

Erected 1958 by El Concejo de la Ciudad de Quetzaltenango.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1958.

Location. 14° 50.253′ N, 91° 31.128′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. Marker is at the intersection of 1a Calle and 14a Avenida, on the left on 1a Calle. The marker and monument are to the right of the Municipal Theater of Quetzaltenango. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quetzaltenango 09001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Bethel Evangelical Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Osmundo Arriola (within shouting distance of this marker); 1962 Student Protests in Quetzaltenango (within shouting distance of this marker); National Girls School No. 2 "Antonia Estrada Monzón" (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The German School of Guatemala (about 150 meters away); Juan José Ortega (about 180 meters away); Hospital General de Occidente “San Juan de Dios” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quetzaltenango.

Regarding Jesús Castillo. Jesús Castillo (b. September 9, 1877, San Juan Ostuncalco - d. April 23, 1946 Quetzaltenango) studied in Quetzaltenango with the master pianists Miguel Espinoza and Rafael Guzmán. From early on he showed a special interest in the indigenous music of Guatemala, some of whose features he incorporated into his own pieces. His "Overture No. 1" (1897) is the first work of his student period, based on native musical motifs. While studying with Rafael Guzmán,

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016

2. Jesus Castillo Marker

Castillo composed a second overture with similar themes, benefiting from the advice of his teacher. He compiled indigenous music in several regions of Guatemala. Among his original works based on native music is the Quiché Vinak opera (1917-1925), which was premiered in 1924 at the Teatro Abril in Guatemala City. As a composer, Jesús Castillo began the evaluation of the music of the Maya-Quiché while in Guatemala City. His works were published by the Pan-American Union in Washington, DC. Many of his pieces for piano were adopted by the great marimbas of Quetzaltenango, and are often heard even today. Adapted and translated from Wikipedia

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016

3. Jesus Castillo Marker

The marker and monument can be seen here to the right of the Municipal Theater of Quetzaltenango.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.