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Luis Misón was a Spanish composer who lived from 1909 to 1959. He was born in the city of Zaragoza, in the northeastern region of Aragon. Misón grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor and composer in the region. From a young age, Misón showed a great interest in music, and he began studying piano and composition with his father. Misón's musical education continued at the Conservatory of Zaragoza, where he studied composition with the renowned composer Joaquín Rodrigo. Rodrigo was a major influence on Misón's early works, and he encouraged Misón to explore the possibilities of Spanish folk music in his compositions. Misón's early works were heavily influenced by the music of his native Aragon, and he often incorporated traditional folk melodies and rhythms into his compositions. His first major work, the Suite Aragonesa, was premiered in 1932 and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. The suite consists of four movements, each based on a different Aragonese folk melody. In 1934, Misón moved to Madrid to continue his musical studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music. While in Madrid, he became involved in the city's vibrant musical scene and began to experiment with new musical styles and techniques. He also began to collaborate with other musicians and artists, including the poet Federico García Lorca. Misón's most famous work, the ballet El Amor Brujo, was composed in 1936 and premiered in Madrid the following year. The ballet tells the story of a young woman who is haunted by the ghost of her former lover. The music is heavily influenced by Spanish folk music, and Misón incorporates traditional instruments such as the guitar and castanets into the score. The ballet was a huge success and helped to establish Misón as one of Spain's leading composers. During the Spanish Civil War, Misón remained in Madrid and continued to compose music. He wrote several works for the theater, including the music for Lorca's play La Casa de Bernarda Alba. He also composed several patriotic works, including the Marcha de la Victoria, which was dedicated to the Republican forces. After the war, Misón's music fell out of favor with the Franco regime, and he was forced to go into exile in France. He continued to compose music, but his output was limited by his poor health. He died in Paris in 1959 at the age of 50. Despite his relatively short career, Luis Misón left a lasting legacy in the world of classical music. His music is characterized by its use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms, and his works continue to be performed and recorded today. Some of his other notable works include the Suite Española, the Suite Castellana, and the ballet El Sombrero de Tres Picos.

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