Person Open DS/UK/4765 Arriola; Pepito (14 December 1896-24 October 1954); Spanish pianist and violinist Arriola Pepito 14 December 1896-24 October 1954 Spanish pianist and violinist Male (cisgender) José Rodríguez Carballeira Betanzos, Spain (born)

Spanish Musician; Piano / Violin White No known disability No known religious affiliation Son of Josefa Rodríguez Carballeira Unknown Pepito Arriola was a Spanish child prodigy pianist and eventual master violinist. Arriola's ability was first discovered at the age of 2 and a half. The young musician, without any formal or informal instruction, began his career as a pianist, at times playing pieces he had heard and at other times creating original compositions. After his mother noticed the child’s abilities, she took him with her to Madrid and his career as a concert pianist began. On December 4, 1899, not yet 3 years old, Arriola gave his first public performance to an audience of music critics and musicians. Just after his third birthday Arriola held his second concert in Royal Palace of Madrid in front of King and Queen playing six original compositions. Arriola would go on to become a great violinist as well, impressing the whole of Europe with his later great concerts in the German city of Leipzig and in the Russian capital of St. Petersburg. Age at first and last appearance: 10-13 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepito_Arriola (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 3/13/2013 RAHAKirkbride 10/25/2023 439e426e-ba1b-4e9b-ac22-f514e924e63b