| Federico Moreno Torroba |
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| 1891 births | |
| 1982 deaths | |
| spanish composers | |
| 20th century classical composers | |
| zarzuela composers | |
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BIOGRAPHY Moreno Torroba is often associated with the Zarzuela , a traditional Spanish musical form. Directing several Opera companies, Moreno Torroba helped introduce the Zarzuela to international audiences. However, he is probably best known for his compositions for the Classical Guitar . WORKS In addition to his conducting duties, he composed many works, both in the traditional Spanish form and for the concert hall. He achieved his greatest success in the 1930s with the zarzuelas ''Luisa Fernanda'' ( 1932 ) and ''La Chulapona'' ( 1934 ). He also composed several operas, of which ''La Virgen de Mayo'' ( 1925 ) and ''El Poeta'' ( 1980 , with Plácido Domingo in the title role) are his best known. PARTIAL LIST OF WORKS La Marchenera FOR GUITAR: Aires de La Mancha Burgalesa Castillos de España ''(Sigüenza, Manzanares el Real, Alba de Tormes, Montemayor, Alcañíz, Javier, Torija, Simancas, Zafra, Turégano, Rebada, Alcázar de Segovia, Olite, Calatrava)'' Estampas (for guitar quartet) Madroños Nocturno Piezas caracteristicas ''(Preambulo, Oliveras, Melodia, Albada, Los Mayos, Panorama)'' Puertas de Madrid ''(Puerta de San Vicente, Puerta de Moros, Puerta de Toledo, Puerta de Alcalá, Puerta del Ángel, Puerta Cerrada, Puerta de Hierro)'' Rafagas (for guitar quartet) Serenata Burlesca Siete Piezas de Album ''(Chisperada, Rumor de Copla, Minueto del Majo, ¡Ay,Malagueña!, Aire Vasco, Segoviana, Bolero Menorquín)'' Sonata-Fantasia Sonatina in A Sonatina y variación (which is not the same piece as the Sonatina listed above) Suite castellana ''(Fandanguillo, Arada, Danza)'' Suite miniatura ''(Llamada, Tremolo, Vals, Divertimento)'' BIBLIOGRAPHY |
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