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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.
The song was composed in 1914 by José Padilla during his stay in Paris as director of the orchestra of the Casino de Paris music hall. The lyricist was Eduardo Montesinos. Its premiere took place in Barcelona with a performance by Carmen Flores.
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Jose Padilla was a music composer, he was born in 1889 in Almeria (Sartorius or San Pedro square). His interest for music took him to study with the director of the City's Orchestra.
José Padilla Sánchez (b. Almería, 28 May 1889) trained in his home town, at the Madrid Conservatory and in Italy, before commencing his musical career.
“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.
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.
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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