Enrique Crespo was a Uruguayan composer, born on October 17, 1941. He was a prominent figure in the world of brass band music, and is best known for his compositions for brass instruments. While his works were primarily for brass band, he also composed for symphonic orchestra and chamber groups. Crespo studied music in his native Uruguay as well as in Brazil, and later taught at the University of Montevideo. He passed away in 2021.