Sergio Ortega (composer)
Sergio Ortega | |
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| Born | Sergio Ortega Alvarado February 2, 1938 Antofagasta, Chile |
| Died | September 16, 2003 (aged 65) Paris, France |
| Alma mater | National Conservatory, University of Chile |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist, poet, teacher and politician |
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| Political party | Communist Party of Chile |
| Children | 3 sons, including Chañaral Ortega-Miranda |
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Sergio Ortega Alvarado (February 2, 1938 – September 16, 2003) was a Chilean composer, pianist, poet, teacher and politician. He is recognized for having composed important Chilean left-wing politics anthems, among them are "Venceremos" and "El pueblo unido jamás será vencido", as well as the anthem of the Radical Party, Communist Youth and Workers' United Center of Chile.