There are three Latino composers who have often been compared to Mozart. Two of them were called “Mozart” by their contemporaries: Chevalier de Saint Georges, born in the French-Caribbean island of Guadeloupe in the 18th century and the 19th century composer Spanish-Basque Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga. The third is the 20th century Brazilian composer Camargo Guarnieri whose first name was actually, Mozart.
3 Latino “Mozarts” Classical Music Lovers Should Know
Playlist
Overture for “The Happy Slaves”, by Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga
Les Concerts des Nations, Jordi Savall (conductor)
Violin Concerto in A Major, Op. 5 No.2, by Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Encore Chamber Orchestra, Rachel Barton Pine (violin), Daniel Hege (conductor)
Symphony No.4, Brasilia, by Mozart Camargo Guarnieri
Orquestra Sinfonica do Estado de Sao Paulo, John Neschling (conductor)