Role

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Composer Conductor Performer

Country

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Spain

Birth

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1897 in San Sebastián, Spain

Death

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1988

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Pablo Sorozábal was a Spanish composer of classical music, known for his operas and zarzuelas. He was born on September 18, 1897, in San Sebastián, Spain. His father was a musician, and Sorozábal grew up surrounded by music. He began studying music at a young age, and by the time he was a teenager, he was already composing his own works. Sorozábal studied at the Madrid Conservatory, where he was a student of Conrado del Campo. He also studied with Joaquín Rodrigo, who would later become a famous composer in his own right. Sorozábal's early works were influenced by the music of his native Basque country, as well as by the French impressionists. In 1925, Sorozábal composed his first zarzuela, "La del manojo de rosas," which was a huge success. The zarzuela is a form of Spanish musical theater that combines music, dance, and drama. Sorozábal would go on to compose many more zarzuelas throughout his career, including "Katiuska," "La tabernera del puerto," and "Adiós a la bohemia." Sorozábal's operas were also very successful. His most famous opera is "La eterna canción," which premiered in 1945. The opera tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a soldier during the Spanish Civil War. The music is both dramatic and lyrical, and the opera is considered one of Sorozábal's greatest works. In addition to his zarzuelas and operas, Sorozábal also composed orchestral works, choral music, and songs. His music is characterized by its melodic beauty, rhythmic vitality, and emotional depth. Sorozábal was a master of orchestration, and his music is often colorful and richly textured. Sorozábal was also a conductor, and he conducted many of his own works. He was a champion of Spanish music, and he worked to promote the music of other Spanish composers as well. Sorozábal was a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, and he received many honors and awards throughout his career. Sorozábal died on December 26, 1988, in Madrid, Spain. He left behind a rich legacy of music that continues to be performed and enjoyed today. His zarzuelas and operas are still popular in Spain and Latin America, and his orchestral works are performed by orchestras around the world. Sorozábal's music is a testament to the beauty and richness of Spanish culture, and it continues to inspire and delight audiences today.

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