Gonzalo Roig

His most popular works are the zarzuela Cecilia Valdés and the song "Quiéreme mucho" (known in English as "Yours").

In 1907, he played part, as a pianist, in an ensemble (trio), and thus started his very active career in music, composed his first musical piece Voice of misfortune for piano and solo voice.

Two years later, he began playing violin at the Martí Theater in Havana.

During his tenure as director (he held the position until his death) he made countless contributions to the Cuban music.

In 1929 he founded the Orquesta de Ignacio Cervantes, which, a year later, was invited by the Pan American Union to lead a series of concerts in The United States of America.