Vicente Emilio Sojo (1887-1974) was a pivotal figure in 20th-century Venezuelan music. A composer, conductor, and teacher, he co-founded the Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra and was a central proponent of Venezuelan musical nationalism, often incorporating folk elements into his compositions. "Esta noche serena" (This serene night) is likely one of his choral or vocal works, reflecting his style which often blended European classical traditions with Venezuelan folk motifs.