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José Iturbi Báguena (Valencia, 28 November 1895 – Los Angeles, 28 June 1980) was a conductor, pianist, harpsichordist and actor from Valencia, Spain. He also appeared in several Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical films including Thousands Cheer (1943), Music for Millions (1944), Anchors Aweigh (1945), That Midnight Kiss (1949), and Three Daring ...
José Iturbi was a Spanish-born pianist and conductor who had a varied and controversial career in classical and popular music. He appeared in several musicals for MGM, won two gold records, and flew his own plane across continents.
- January 1, 1
- Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
José Iturbi. Actor: That Midnight Kiss. Temperamental, volatile Spanish-born pianist and conductor whose life and career were varied and often controversial. Born in Valencia, he was a child prodigy, giving piano recitals by the age of seven and supplementing the family income by playing for up to 14 hours daily at a silent cinema theatre.
- November 28, 1895
- June 28, 1980
José Iturbi (born November 28, 1895, Valencia, Spain—died June 28, 1980, Hollywood, California, U.S.) was a Spanish-born pianist, conductor, and actor, known for his hectic concert schedule and for his roles (usually as himself) in several musical motion pictures.
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Who was José Iturbi? Valencia, Spain, 1895 - Los Angeles, USA, 1980. "Life is a meal, and music is the roast beef. But who can live on only roast beef?" —José Iturbi.
José Iturbi (1895-1980) plays Albéniz Sevillana (1941)José Iturbi: Life and Pianotechnique (Dagmar Uythethofken):http://www.amazon.com/Jose-Iturbi-Life-Piano...
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Learn about the life and career of José Iturbi, a child prodigy who became a renowned pianist and conductor. From his humble beginnings in Valencia to his triumphs in Paris and New York, discover how he mastered the piano and charmed audiences with his style and taste.
