Role

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Composer

Country

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Spain

Birth

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July 31, 1880 in Valencia, Spain

Death

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January 24, 1939 in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

Genre

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Opera

 

Manuel Penella Morena was a Spanish composer who was born on July 31, 1880, in Valencia, Spain. He was the son of a famous composer, Manuel Penella Raga, who was known for his zarzuela compositions. Manuel Penella Morena grew up in a musical family and was exposed to music from a young age. He showed a keen interest in music and began composing at a young age. Manuel Penella Morena received his musical education at the Valencia Conservatory, where he studied under the guidance of Joaquín Rodrigo and Vicente Ripollés. He was a talented student and showed great promise as a composer. He was particularly interested in opera and zarzuela, and he began composing works in these genres. In 1902, Manuel Penella Morena composed his first zarzuela, "El Hijo de la Tuna," which was a great success. This work was followed by several other zarzuelas, including "La Lola se va a los Puertos" (1929), which is considered to be his masterpiece. This zarzuela was a huge success and was performed all over Spain and Latin America. It was also made into a film in 1947. Manuel Penella Morena's music was characterized by its lyricism and its use of traditional Spanish melodies. He was also known for his use of orchestration and his ability to create dramatic tension in his works. His music was popular with audiences and was often performed in theaters and concert halls. In addition to his zarzuelas, Manuel Penella Morena also composed several operas, including "Don Gil de Alcalá" (1932) and "El Gato Montés" (1916). "El Gato Montés" was particularly successful and is still performed today. It tells the story of a bullfighter who falls in love with a gypsy woman and is ultimately killed in the bullring. Manuel Penella Morena's music was also used in films. He composed the music for several Spanish films, including "La Malquerida" (1940) and "La Verbena de la Paloma" (1963). His music was also used in Hollywood films, including "The Big Broadcast of 1938" and "The Big Broadcast of 1937." Manuel Penella Morena was a prolific composer who wrote over 200 works during his lifetime. His music was popular with audiences and was often performed in theaters and concert halls. He was also recognized by his peers and received several awards for his work, including the Cross of Alfonso X the Wise and the Gold Medal of Fine Arts. Manuel Penella Morena died on January 24, 1939, in Cuernavaca, Mexico. He was 58 years old. Despite his relatively short life, he left behind a rich legacy of music that continues to be performed and enjoyed today. His zarzuelas and operas are still performed in theaters around the world, and his music continues to be used in films and television shows. Manuel Penella Morena was a talented composer who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music.

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