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Composer

Birth

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1861

Death

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1935

 

Miguel Capllonch was a Spanish composer and pianist who lived from 1889 to 1954. He was born in the city of Palma de Mallorca, on the island of Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands. Capllonch was the son of a music teacher, and he began his musical education at a young age. He showed great talent as a pianist, and he was soon performing in public concerts. Capllonch studied music at the Conservatory of Madrid, where he was a student of the composer Joaquín Rodrigo. He also studied with the pianist and composer Manuel de Falla. Capllonch was deeply influenced by the music of Falla, and he became a leading exponent of the Spanish national style of music known as "nacionalismo." Capllonch's early works were influenced by the music of Chopin and Liszt, but he soon developed his own distinctive style. His music was characterized by its lyricism, its use of Spanish folk melodies, and its rhythmic vitality. Capllonch was also a skilled orchestrator, and his orchestral works are notable for their colorful and imaginative use of the orchestra. One of Capllonch's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1923. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the piano, and it is notable for its use of Spanish rhythms and melodies. The concerto was premiered in Madrid in 1924, with Capllonch as the soloist. It was an immediate success, and it has since become one of the most popular Spanish piano concertos. Capllonch also composed a number of chamber works, including a Piano Trio and a String Quartet. These works are notable for their lyricism and their use of Spanish folk melodies. Capllonch's music is often compared to that of Falla and Granados, but he had his own distinctive voice. Capllonch was also a respected pianist, and he performed extensively throughout Spain and Europe. He was known for his virtuosity and his ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music he played. Capllonch was also a dedicated teacher, and he taught at the Conservatory of Madrid for many years. Capllonch's music fell out of favor after his death, but it has since been rediscovered and is now recognized as an important contribution to the Spanish national style of music. His music is notable for its lyricism, its use of Spanish folk melodies, and its rhythmic vitality. Capllonch was a skilled orchestrator, and his orchestral works are notable for their colorful and imaginative use of the orchestra. His Piano Concerto No. 1 is one of the most popular Spanish piano concertos, and his chamber works are notable for their lyricism and their use of Spanish folk melodies. Capllonch was a respected pianist and teacher, and his music continues to be performed and recorded today.

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