“I feel so loved, so wanted. I love you so much, long live the young people, I am by your side all my life and whatever remains.” With those words, dear Uncle Valentín Trujillo thanked the expressions of affection he received in the celebration of his 91st birthday and, especially, for the surprise he received at the door of his house.
A group of musicians arrived with instruments at his home and set up an improvised orchestra in the middle of the street, to wish a new return to the sun for the outstanding pianist, who in 2023 was recognized with the Gabriela Mistral Order of Teaching and Cultural Merit, for his tireless work. contribution to Chilean culture.
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With violin, guitar, lyrical singing, several lecterns and pedestals installed in the street, the young people paid honor to their mentor on May 2, reported Página 7.
Even, the aforementioned media revealed, they sang him happy birthday and brought him a cake, so that he could make his three wishes after blowing out the candles arranged on the chocolate-covered cake.
On his Instagram, the singer of Sinergia, Don Rorro, also dedicated some emotional words to her, along with publishing a video of Valentín Trujillo playing his beloved instrument, interpreting Cecilia’s song, “Balo de mar a midnight.”
“Happy 91st birthday maestro Valentín Trujillo. Greetings from all the musicians and musicians of Chile, who appreciate so much talent and so much support and dissemination of our music @scd_chile“, I dedicate.
“Congratulations to the genius x always <3 thank you for telling us this beautiful news young man!!!”, commented another user.
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The year 2023, when he turned 90 autumnal springs, Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology of Chile (Sggch) on their social networks, highlighting the artist with the award Outstanding Senior Person 2023, at 90 years old.
“Through an online vote, the members of our SGGCH recognized in the 90-year-old musician his vast and multifaceted career as a pianist, composer, arranger and conductor,” they wrote in the Instagram publication, along with a video of the musician.
