Sergio Ortega (composer)

Sergio Ortega
Born
Sergio Ortega Alvarado

(1938-02-02)February 2, 1938
DiedSeptember 16, 2003(2003-09-16) (aged 65)
Paris, France
Alma materNational Conservatory, University of Chile
Occupation(s)Composer, pianist, poet, teacher and politician
Style
Political partyCommunist Party of Chile
Children3 sons, including Chañaral Ortega-Miranda
Awards

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.