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José Padilla Sánchez (28 May 1889 in Almería – 25 October 1960 in Madrid), popularly known as Maestro Padilla, was a famous Spanish composer and pianist. He was best known for the songs La Violetera and El Relicario, popularized by cuplé singer Raquel Meller, and the pasodoble Valencia.
Apr 19, 2008 · The Spanish-born composer Jose Padilla (1889-19600 is best known for his songs, especially those written for the production of Zarzuelas, the Spanish marriage of comic opera and musical...
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José Padilla (28 May 28 1889, Almeria, Spain. – 25 October 1960, Madrid) was a Spanish composer and pianist. Padilla received his music training at the Conservatory of Madrid with José Rivera. He was widely known in his native country for his operettas and incidental music for the theater.
“Discovering José Padilla” is a musical documentary biopic which recovers the untold story of a genius, the composer José Padilla. José Padilla premiered his works in Paris, during the madcap 1920’s and reached heights of international popularity never imagined by a musician.
Real name: Padilla Sánchez, José. Pianist and composer. (23 May 1889 - 25 October 1960)
He was a very prolific composer, his songs were part of 35 films and he composed different types of music: religious, musicals, zarzuela and operetta. In 1935, the City Council of Almeria honoured Jose Padilla by naming him Favourite Son.
José Padilla (1889 - 1960) Almería, 28 May 1889) trained in his home town, at the Madrid Conservatory and in Italy, before commencing his musical career.
