Died in Camagüey the musician Emiliano Toledo Velazco

Camagüey, Sep 17 -The Cuban musician Emiliano Toledo Velazco, interpreter of instruments like the oboe, the clarinet and the saxophone, died to the 84 years of age, in this city.

Several groupings welcomed his work, among them, the Symphonic Orchestra of Camagüey, under the teacher's baton Jorge Luis Betancourt.

Toledo Velazco his professional career began in the year 1943 and intruded, also, in the composition with more than 200 pieces in his repertoire, mainly goods of the Cuban popular music, according to the digital place of the local newspaper Adelante.

He dedicated part from his life to the socialization of his knowledge by means of the teaching and orchestra's direction, reason why was invited to integrate during years the jury of the Musical Creator's National Festivals, although he also competed and deserved prizes.

Among other recognitions he received the Distinction Mirror of Patience, the most important granted by the sectoral of Culture in the county.

The distinguished musician directed the first quintet of local wind, the orchestra of the Festival of Boleros of Gold and, until his jubilation, that of Modern Music.

He was also member of the branch of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba, in Camagüey.