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{{Short description|Spanish composer and conductor (1891–1982)}}
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| name = Federico Moreno Torroba
| name = Federico Moreno Tórroba
| image = Placido Domingo (padre) with composer Federico Moreno Torroba (left) - Teatro de la Zarzuela, 1946.jpg
| image = Placido Domingo (padre) with composer Federico Moreno Torroba (left) - Teatro de la Zarzuela, 1946.jpg
| caption = Federico Moreno Torroba (left) with zarzuela baritone [[Plácido Domingo Ferrer]] in Madrid (1946)
| caption = Federico Moreno Tórroba (left) with zarzuela baritone [[Plácido Domingo Ferrer]] backstage at the [[Teatro de la Zarzuela]] in Madrid, 1946
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'''Federico Moreno Torroba''' (3 March 1891{{spaced ndash}}12 September 1982) was a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[composer]], conductor, and theatrical [[impresario]]. He is especially remembered for his important contributions to the [[classical guitar]] repertoire, becoming one of the leading twentieth-century composers for the instrument.<ref name=Naxos /> He was also one of the foremost composers of [[zarzuela]]s, a form of Spanish [[Comic opera|light opera]]. His 1932 zarzuela, ''[[Luisa Fernanda (zarzuela)|Luisa Fernanda]]'', has proved to be enduringly popular. In addition, he composed [[ballets]], symphonic works, and piano pieces, as well as one-act [[operas]] and one full-length opera, ''[[El poeta]]'', which premiere in 1980, starring well-known tenor [[Plácido Domingo]]. Moreno Torroba also ran his own zarzuela company, which toured extensively, especially in [[Latin America]].
'''Federico Moreno Tórroba''' (3 March 1891{{spaced ndash}}12 September 1982) was a Spanish [[composer]], conductor, and theatrical [[impresario]]. He is especially remembered for his important contributions to the [[classical guitar]] repertoire, becoming one of the leading twentieth-century composers for the instrument.<ref name=Naxos /> He was also one of the foremost composers of [[zarzuela]]s, a form of Spanish [[Comic opera|light opera]]. His 1932 zarzuela ''[[Luisa Fernanda (zarzuela)|Luisa Fernanda]]'' has proved to be enduringly popular. In addition, he composed [[ballets]], symphonic works, and piano pieces, as well as one-act [[operas]] and one full-length opera, ''[[El poeta]]'', which premiered in 1980, starring well-known tenor [[Plácido Domingo]]. Moreno Torroba also ran his own zarzuela company, which toured extensively, especially in [[Latin America]].


==Biography and career==
==Biography and career==
Over the course of his long career, Moreno Torroba composed many works, both in traditional Spanish forms and for the concert hall. He is often associated with the [[zarzuela]], a traditional Spanish musical form. He achieved his greatest success in the 1930s with the zarzuelas ''[[Luisa Fernanda (zarzuela)|Luisa Fernanda]]'' (1932) and ''La Chulapona'' (1934). Directing several [[opera]] companies, Moreno Torroba helped introduce the [[zarzuela]] to international audiences. In 1946 he formed a zarzuela company with singers [[Plácido Domingo Ferrer]] and [[Pepita Embil]], the parents of [[Plácido Domingo]] and close friends of his. The company toured [[Latin America]] for two years, becoming particularly popular in [[Mexico]]. Moreno Torroba also composed operas, of which ''La Virgen de Mayo'' (1925) and ''[[El poeta]]'' (1980) with Plácido Domingo in the title role, are his best known.<ref>[http://www.zarzuela.net/com/torroba.htm List of Moreno Torroba's work from Zarzuela.net site]</ref> In addition to his vocal works, he is well known for his compositions for the [[classical guitar]],<ref name=Naxos>[http://www.naxos.com/composerinfo/bio23892.htm Moreno Torroba's biography (Naxos)]</ref> many of which were dedicated to either Maria Angélica Funes or [[Andrés Segovia]]. He also frequently conducted.
Over the course of his long career, Moreno Tórroba composed many works, both in traditional Spanish forms and for the concert hall. He is often associated with the [[zarzuela]], a traditional Spanish musical form. He achieved his greatest success in the 1930s with the zarzuelas ''[[Luisa Fernanda (zarzuela)|Luisa Fernanda]]'' (1932) and ''La Chulapona'' (1934). Directing several [[opera]] companies, Moreno Tórroba helped introduce the [[zarzuela]] to international audiences. In 1946 he formed a zarzuela company with singers [[Plácido Domingo Ferrer]] and [[Pepita Embil]], the parents of [[Plácido Domingo]] and close friends of his. The company toured [[Latin America]] for two years, becoming particularly popular in [[Mexico]]. The composer who was identified from the beginning with the phalanx, to be on the national side. decided to go to America in 1946 to avoid the economic and food shortages of the postwar Spain.
Moreno Tórroba also composed operas, of which ''La Virgen de Mayo'' (1925) and ''[[El poeta]]'' (1980) with Plácido Domingo in the title role, are his best known.<ref>[http://www.zarzuela.net/com/torroba.htm List of Moreno tenho fome Torroba's work from Zarzuela.net site]</ref> In addition to his vocal works, he is well known for his compositions for the [[classical guitar]],<ref name=Naxos>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naxos.com/composerinfo/bio23892.htm |title=Moreno Torroba's biography (Naxos) |access-date=2008-03-22 |archive-date=2008-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202032420/http://www.naxos.com/composerinfo/bio23892.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> many of which were dedicated to either Maria Angélica Funes or [[Andrés Segovia]]. Although he did not play the guitar himself he had a deep understanding of the instrument, according to the virtuoso Pepe Romero.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMqyzPWLebM Discussion with Pepe Romero]</ref> He also frequently conducted.

Tórroba is also the composer of ''[[Cuban Boy]]'', the [[Frank Chacksfield]] recorded version of which is known as the theme tune for the BBC Scotland comedy show ''[[Still Game]]''.


==Works==
==Works==
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*''Burgalesa'' (1928)
*''Burgalesa'' (1928)
*''Piezas características'' (1931). Contains: 1. ''Preámbulo''; 2. ''Oliveras''; 3. ''Melodía''; 4. ''Albada''; 5. ''Los Mayos''; 6. ''Panorama''.
*''Piezas características'' (1931). Contains: 1. ''Preámbulo''; 2. ''Oliveras''; 3. ''Melodía''; 4. ''Albada''; 5. ''Los Mayos''; 6. ''Panorama''.
*''Sonata-Fantasía'' (early 1950s)
*''Madrileñas'' (1953)
*''Madrileñas'' (1953)
*''Zapateados'' (1953)
*''Zapateados'' (1953)
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*''Once obras'' (1966)
*''Once obras'' (1966)
*''Habanera de mi niña'' (1966)
*''Habanera de mi niña'' (1966)
*''Castillos de España'' ("Castles of Spain") (vol. 1, 1970; vol. 2, 1978): Contains: ([[Sigüenza]], [[New Castle of Manzanares el Real|Manzanares el Real]], [[Alba de Tormes]], [[Montemayor]], [[Alcañiz]], [[Javier, Spain|Javier]], [[Torija]], [[Simancas]], [[Zafra]], [[Turégano]], [[Redaba]], [[Alcázar de Segovia]], [[Palacio Real de Olite|Olite]], [[Calatrava la Nueva|Calatrava]])
*''Castillos de España'' ("Castles of Spain") (vol. 1, 1970; vol. 2, 1978). Contains: [[Sigüenza]], [[New Castle of Manzanares el Real|Manzanares el Real]], [[Alba de Tormes]], [[Montemayor]] (Romance de los Pinos), [[Alcañiz]], [[Javier, Spain|Javier]], [[Torija]], [[Simancas]], [[Zafra]], [[Turégano]], [[Redaba]], [[Alcázar de Segovia]], [[Palacio Real de Olite|Olite]], [[Calatrava la Nueva|Calatrava]].
*''Tríptico'' (1973)
*''Tríptico'' (1973)
*''Las Puertas de Madrid'' (1976). Contains: ''Puerta de San Vicente''; ''Puerta de Moros''; ''Puerta de Toledo''; ''Puerta de Alcalá''; ''Puerta del Ángel''; ''Puerta Cerrada''; ''Puerta de Hierro''.
*''Las Puertas de Madrid'' (1976). Contains: ''Puerta de San Vicente''; ''Puerta de Moros''; ''Puerta de Toledo''; ''Puerta de Alcalá''; ''Puerta del Ángel''; ''Puerta Cerrada''; ''Puerta de Hierro''.
*''Aires de [[La Mancha]]''
*''Aires de [[La Mancha]]''
*''Madroños''
*''Madroños''
*''Romance de los Pinos''
*''Serenata Burlesca''
*''Serenata Burlesca''
*''Siete Piezas de Álbum''. Contains: ''Chisperada''; ''Rumor de Copla''; ''Minueto del Majo''; ''¡Ay, Malagueña!''; ''Aire Vasco''; ''Segoviana''; ''Bolero Menorquín''.
*''Siete Piezas de Álbum''. Contains: ''Chisperada''; ''Rumor de Copla''; ''Minueto del Majo''; ''¡Ay, Malagueña!''; ''Aire Vasco''; ''Segoviana''; ''Bolero Menorquín''.
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===LP===
===LP===
*Mosaico Andaluz – Orquesta De Conciertos De Madrid, Director y arreglador F. Moreno Torroba (Sello Hispavox, Año 1958. 45 R.P.M.)<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/mosaico-andaluz-obras-federico-moreno-torroba~x20376425 Mosaico Andaluz – Orquesta De Conciertos De Madrid, Director y arreglador F. Moreno Torroba]</ref>
*Mosaico Andaluz – Orquesta De Conciertos De Madrid, Director y arreglador F. Moreno Torroba (Sello Hispavox, Año 1958. 45 R.P.M.)<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/mosaico-andaluz-obras-federico-moreno-torroba~x20376425 Mosaico Andaluz – Orquesta De Conciertos De Madrid, Director y arreglador F. Moreno Torroba] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724112318/http://www.todocoleccion.net/mosaico-andaluz-obras-federico-moreno-torroba~x20376425 |date=2011-07-24 }}</ref>
*Recordando El Ayer – Orquesta Federico Moreno Torroba (1961) <ref>Recordando El Ayer - Orquesta Federico Moreno Torroba: [http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207731], [http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207732], [http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207733]</ref>
*Recordando El Ayer – Orquesta Federico Moreno Torroba (1961) <ref>Recordando El Ayer - Orquesta Federico Moreno Torroba: {{cite web |url=http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207731 |title=Lote 20207731 &#124; Catálogo todocoleccion &#124; Coleccionismo y Antigüedades &#124; Comprar - Vender - Subastas |access-date=2010-07-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724112357/http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207731 |archive-date=2011-07-24 }}, {{cite web |url=http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207732 |title=Lote 20207732 &#124; Catálogo todocoleccion &#124; Coleccionismo y Antigüedades &#124; Comprar - Vender - Subastas |access-date=2010-07-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724112407/http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207732 |archive-date=2011-07-24 }}, {{cite web |url=http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207733 |title=Lote 20207733 &#124; Catálogo todocoleccion &#124; Coleccionismo y Antigüedades &#124; Comprar - Vender - Subastas |access-date=2010-07-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724112500/http://www.todocoleccion.net/recordando-ayer-federico-moreno-torroba-ep-1961~x20207733 |archive-date=2011-07-24 }}</ref>
*La Voz de su Amo – Isabel Rivas, Luis Sagi-Vela, Tino Pardo, Ramón Alonso, Rosa Sarmiento, Mari Carmen Ramírez, Matilde Garcés, Enrique del Portal, Luis Frutos, Ana M.ª Amengual. Coro Cantores de Madrid, dir.: José Perera. Orquesta Lírica Española, dir.: Federico Moreno Torroba. (1968) <ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/luisa-fernanda-sagi-barba-mtro-moreno-torroba~x20135156 La Voz de su Amo]</ref>
*La Voz de su Amo – Isabel Rivas, Luis Sagi-Vela, Tino Pardo, Ramón Alonso, Rosa Sarmiento, Mari Carmen Ramírez, Matilde Garcés, Enrique del Portal, Luis Frutos, Ana M.ª Amengual. Coro Cantores de Madrid, dir.: José Perera. Orquesta Lírica Española, dir.: Federico Moreno Torroba. (1968) <ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/luisa-fernanda-sagi-barba-mtro-moreno-torroba~x20135156 La Voz de su Amo] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724112510/http://www.todocoleccion.net/luisa-fernanda-sagi-barba-mtro-moreno-torroba~x20135156 |date=2011-07-24 }}</ref>
*Federico Moreno Torroba – Banda De Pasodobles De Madrid – Lp Pasodobles Toretos – RCA 1958<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/federico-moreno-torroba-banda-pasodobles-madrid-lp-pasodobles-toretos-rca-1958~x20114710 Banda De Pasodobles De Madrid]</ref>
*Federico Moreno Torroba – Banda De Pasodobles De Madrid – Lp Pasodobles Toretos – RCA 1958<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/federico-moreno-torroba-banda-pasodobles-madrid-lp-pasodobles-toretos-rca-1958~x20114710 Banda De Pasodobles De Madrid] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724112525/http://www.todocoleccion.net/federico-moreno-torroba-banda-pasodobles-madrid-lp-pasodobles-toretos-rca-1958~x20114710 |date=2011-07-24 }}</ref>
*Ultimos Exitos De Lola Flores. Acompañada Por F. Moreno Torroba Y Su Orquestra<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/lola-flores-lp-sello-seeco-editado-usa-orquesta-federico-moreno-torroba~x20021768 Ultimos Exitos De Lola Flores]</ref>
*Ultimos Exitos De Lola Flores. Acompañada Por F. Moreno Torroba Y Su Orquestra<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/lola-flores-lp-sello-seeco-editado-usa-orquesta-federico-moreno-torroba~x20021768 Ultimos Exitos De Lola Flores]</ref>
*Luisa Fernanda – Moreno Torroba<ref>Luisa Fernanda: [http://www.todocoleccion.net/luisa-fernanda-moreno-torroba-libreto-16-paginas~x19780857], [http://www.todocoleccion.net/luisa-fernanda-teresa-tourne-dir-moreno-torroba~x18980831]</ref>
*Luisa Fernanda – Moreno Torroba<ref>Luisa Fernanda: {{cite web |title=Lote 19780857 &#124; Catálogo todocoleccion &#124; Coleccionismo y Antigüedades &#124; Comprar - Vender - Subastas |url=http://www.todocoleccion.net/luisa-fernanda-moreno-torroba-libreto-16-paginas~x19780857 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728112140/http://www.todocoleccion.net/luisa-fernanda-moreno-torroba-libreto-16-paginas~x19780857 |archive-date=2011-07-28 |access-date=2010-07-10}}, [http://www.todocoleccion.net/luisa-fernanda-teresa-tourne-dir-moreno-torroba~x18980831]</ref>
*Corrida De Toros Con Oles<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/corrida-toros-oles-single-vinilo-1964-banda-taurina-madrid-pasodobles-moreno-torroba~x19179885 Corrida De Toros Con Oles]</ref>
*Corrida De Toros Con Oles<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/corrida-toros-oles-single-vinilo-1964-banda-taurina-madrid-pasodobles-moreno-torroba~x19179885 Corrida De Toros Con Oles] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728112229/http://www.todocoleccion.net/corrida-toros-oles-single-vinilo-1964-banda-taurina-madrid-pasodobles-moreno-torroba~x19179885 |date=2011-07-28 }}</ref>
*María Manuela<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/lp-maria-manuela-compuesta-dirigida-por-moreno-torroba-pilar-lorengar-lina-huarte-manuel-ausens~x19000116 María Manuela]</ref>
*María Manuela<ref>[http://www.todocoleccion.net/lp-maria-manuela-compuesta-dirigida-por-moreno-torroba-pilar-lorengar-lina-huarte-manuel-ausens~x19000116 María Manuela]</ref>
*Moreno Torroba: Homenaje A La Seguidilla c/w Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Concerto In D, Op. 99. Ángel Romero, ECO, Federico Moreno Torroba. EMI: ASD 4171.
*Moreno Torroba: Homenaje A La Seguidilla c/w Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Concerto In D, Op. 99. Ángel Romero, ECO, Federico Moreno Torroba. EMI: ASD 4171.
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==Literature==
==Literature==
* Clark, Walter Aaron – Krause, William Craig: ''Federico Moreno Torroba: A Musical Life in Three Acts.'' Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-531370-3.
* Clark, Walter Aaron – Krause, William Craig: ''Federico Moreno Torroba: A Musical Life in Three Acts.'' Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. {{ISBN|978-0-19-531370-3}}.


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Internet Archive author |sname=Federico Moreno Torroba}}
* {{Internet Archive author |sname=Federico Moreno Torroba}}
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-0WkrJh_PI Luisa Fernanda Zarzuela, Aria of Umbrellas] (YouTube)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-0WkrJh_PI Luisa Fernanda Zarzuela, Aria of Umbrellas] (YouTube)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoaC9DwL8Kg Mazurca of the umbrellas] (YouTube)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoaC9DwL8Kg Mazurca of the umbrellas] (YouTube)
*[http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/servlet/SirveObras/12587299923495940210435/index.htm Necrologías del Excmo. Sr. D. Federico Moreno Torroba.] by Enrique Pardo Canalís (Boletín de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. Segundo semestre de 1982. Número 55.) [http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/FichaObra.html?Ref=25413 ref.]
*[http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/servlet/SirveObras/12587299923495940210435/index.htm Necrologías del Excmo. Sr. D. Federico Moreno Torroba.] by Enrique Pardo Canalís (Boletín de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. Segundo semestre de 1982. Número 55.) [http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/FichaObra.html?Ref=25413 ref.]
*[http://hemeroteca.abcdesevilla.es/avanzada.stm Articles from ''ABC Sevilla'' and ''ABC Madrid'' etc.]<br />click on &nbsp; &nbsp; ▸ BUSQUEDA AVANZADA &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (in small white letters, at the right-hand side)
*[http://hemeroteca.abcdesevilla.es/avanzada.stm Articles from ''ABC Sevilla'' and ''ABC Madrid'' etc.]<br />click on &nbsp; &nbsp; ▸ BUSQUEDA AVANZADA &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (in small white letters, at the right-hand side)
**''El Maestro Moreno Torroba, 85 Anos de Juventud'': [http://hemeroteca.abcdesevilla.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/abc/1975/10/12/166.html 1], [http://hemeroteca.abcdesevilla.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/abc/1975/10/12/167.html 2], [http://hemeroteca.abcdesevilla.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/abc/1975/10/12/168.html 3]
**''El Maestro Moreno Torroba, 85 Anos de Juventud'': [http://hemeroteca.abcdesevilla.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/abc/1975/10/12/166.html 1], [http://hemeroteca.abcdesevilla.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/abc/1975/10/12/167.html 2], [http://hemeroteca.abcdesevilla.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/abc/1975/10/12/168.html 3]

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Latest revision as of 13:25, 13 June 2024

Federico Moreno Tórroba
Federico Moreno Tórroba (left) with zarzuela baritone Plácido Domingo Ferrer backstage at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid, 1946
Born
Federico Moreno Tórroba

(1891-03-03)3 March 1891[1]
Madrid, Spain[1]
Died12 September 1982(1982-09-12) (aged 91)[1]
Madrid, Spain[1]
NationalitySpanish
OccupationComposer

Federico Moreno Tórroba (3 March 1891 – 12 September 1982) was a Spanish composer, conductor, and theatrical impresario. He is especially remembered for his important contributions to the classical guitar repertoire, becoming one of the leading twentieth-century composers for the instrument.[2] He was also one of the foremost composers of zarzuelas, a form of Spanish light opera. His 1932 zarzuela Luisa Fernanda has proved to be enduringly popular. In addition, he composed ballets, symphonic works, and piano pieces, as well as one-act operas and one full-length opera, El poeta, which premiered in 1980, starring well-known tenor Plácido Domingo. Moreno Torroba also ran his own zarzuela company, which toured extensively, especially in Latin America.

Biography and career

[edit]

Over the course of his long career, Moreno Tórroba composed many works, both in traditional Spanish forms and for the concert hall. He is often associated with the zarzuela, a traditional Spanish musical form. He achieved his greatest success in the 1930s with the zarzuelas Luisa Fernanda (1932) and La Chulapona (1934). Directing several opera companies, Moreno Tórroba helped introduce the zarzuela to international audiences. In 1946 he formed a zarzuela company with singers Plácido Domingo Ferrer and Pepita Embil, the parents of Plácido Domingo and close friends of his. The company toured Latin America for two years, becoming particularly popular in Mexico. The composer who was identified from the beginning with the phalanx, to be on the national side. decided to go to America in 1946 to avoid the economic and food shortages of the postwar Spain.

Moreno Tórroba also composed operas, of which La Virgen de Mayo (1925) and El poeta (1980) with Plácido Domingo in the title role, are his best known.[3] In addition to his vocal works, he is well known for his compositions for the classical guitar,[2] many of which were dedicated to either Maria Angélica Funes or Andrés Segovia. Although he did not play the guitar himself he had a deep understanding of the instrument, according to the virtuoso Pepe Romero.[4] He also frequently conducted.

Tórroba is also the composer of Cuban Boy, the Frank Chacksfield recorded version of which is known as the theme tune for the BBC Scotland comedy show Still Game.

Works

[edit]

Operas

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  • La Virgen de Mayo, 1 act (1925)
  • El poeta, 4 acts (1980)

Zarzuelas

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  • La Mesonera de Tordesillas (1925)
  • La Marchenera (1928)
  • Azabache (1932)
  • Luisa Fernanda (1932)
  • Xuanón (1933)
  • La Chulapona (1934)
  • Sor Navarra (1938)
  • Maravilla (1941)
  • El Duende azul (1946, with Rodrigo)
  • Baile en Capitanía (1960)
  • Ella (1966)

Ballets

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  • Fantasía de Levante (1957)
  • Don Quixote (1970)
  • El Hijo pródigo (1976)
  • Cristo, luz del mundo (1978)

Orchestral works

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(see below for works with guitar)

  • La Ajorca de oro (1918)
  • Zoraida (1919)
  • Suite madrileña (1953)
  • Mosaico sevillano (1954)
  • Aires vascos (1956)
  • Danzas asturianas (1956)
  • San Fermín (1960)
  • Eritaña (1979)
  • Sonatina trianera (1980)
  • Fantasía castellana (1980) for piano and orchestra

Guitar works

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Solo

  • Sonatina (1924)
  • Nocturno (1926)
  • Suite castellana (1926). Contains: 1. Fandanguillo; 2. Arada; 3. Danza.
  • Preludio (1928)
  • Burgalesa (1928)
  • Piezas características (1931). Contains: 1. Preámbulo; 2. Oliveras; 3. Melodía; 4. Albada; 5. Los Mayos; 6. Panorama.
  • Sonata-Fantasía (early 1950s)
  • Madrileñas (1953)
  • Zapateados (1953)
  • Segoviana (1956)
  • Sevillana (1956)
  • Once obras (1966)
  • Habanera de mi niña (1966)
  • Castillos de España ("Castles of Spain") (vol. 1, 1970; vol. 2, 1978). Contains: Sigüenza, Manzanares el Real, Alba de Tormes, Montemayor (Romance de los Pinos), Alcañiz, Javier, Torija, Simancas, Zafra, Turégano, Redaba, Alcázar de Segovia, Olite, Calatrava.
  • Tríptico (1973)
  • Las Puertas de Madrid (1976). Contains: Puerta de San Vicente; Puerta de Moros; Puerta de Toledo; Puerta de Alcalá; Puerta del Ángel; Puerta Cerrada; Puerta de Hierro.
  • Aires de La Mancha
  • Madroños
  • Serenata Burlesca
  • Siete Piezas de Álbum. Contains: Chisperada; Rumor de Copla; Minueto del Majo; ¡Ay, Malagueña!; Aire Vasco; Segoviana; Bolero Menorquín.
  • Sonatina y variación in E minor
  • Suite miniatura. Contains: Llamada; Tremolo; Vals; Divertimento.

Guitar with orchestra

  • Concerto de Castilla (1960)
  • Homenaje a la seguidilla (1962)
  • Tres nocturnos (1970)
  • Concerto ibérico (1976)
  • Diálogos (1977)

Guitar quartets

  • Ráfagas (1976)
  • Estampas (1979)
  • Sonata-Fantasía II (1976)
  • Sonata trianera (1980)

Piano works

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  • Apetits pas (1913)
  • El Mate (1915)
  • Alegrías de Cadiz (1957)
  • Fandango corralero (1957)
  • Torerías (1957)
  • Chucares (1958)
  • Noche sevillana (1959)

Recordings with Moreno Torroba as conductor or performer

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LP

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  • Mosaico Andaluz – Orquesta De Conciertos De Madrid, Director y arreglador F. Moreno Torroba (Sello Hispavox, Año 1958. 45 R.P.M.)[5]
  • Recordando El Ayer – Orquesta Federico Moreno Torroba (1961) [6]
  • La Voz de su Amo – Isabel Rivas, Luis Sagi-Vela, Tino Pardo, Ramón Alonso, Rosa Sarmiento, Mari Carmen Ramírez, Matilde Garcés, Enrique del Portal, Luis Frutos, Ana M.ª Amengual. Coro Cantores de Madrid, dir.: José Perera. Orquesta Lírica Española, dir.: Federico Moreno Torroba. (1968) [7]
  • Federico Moreno Torroba – Banda De Pasodobles De Madrid – Lp Pasodobles Toretos – RCA 1958[8]
  • Ultimos Exitos De Lola Flores. Acompañada Por F. Moreno Torroba Y Su Orquestra[9]
  • Luisa Fernanda – Moreno Torroba[10]
  • Corrida De Toros Con Oles[11]
  • María Manuela[12]
  • Moreno Torroba: Homenaje A La Seguidilla c/w Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Concerto In D, Op. 99. Ángel Romero, ECO, Federico Moreno Torroba. EMI: ASD 4171.

CD

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  • Luisa Fernanda. Moreno Torroba conducts, 1932. (Blue Moon, BMCD 7504)
  • Azabache – Xuanon – Maria La Tempranica. Moreno Torroba conducts. (Blue Moon, BMCD 7544)
  • La Caramba – Maravilla – La Ilustre Moza. Moreno Torroba conducts. (Blue Moon, BMCD 7526)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Moreno Torroba, Federico". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
  2. ^ a b "Moreno Torroba's biography (Naxos)". Archived from the original on 2008-12-02. Retrieved 2008-03-22.
  3. ^ List of Moreno tenho fome Torroba's work from Zarzuela.net site
  4. ^ Discussion with Pepe Romero
  5. ^ Mosaico Andaluz – Orquesta De Conciertos De Madrid, Director y arreglador F. Moreno Torroba Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Recordando El Ayer - Orquesta Federico Moreno Torroba: "Lote 20207731 | Catálogo todocoleccion | Coleccionismo y Antigüedades | Comprar - Vender - Subastas". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-07-10., "Lote 20207732 | Catálogo todocoleccion | Coleccionismo y Antigüedades | Comprar - Vender - Subastas". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-07-10., "Lote 20207733 | Catálogo todocoleccion | Coleccionismo y Antigüedades | Comprar - Vender - Subastas". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
  7. ^ La Voz de su Amo Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Banda De Pasodobles De Madrid Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Ultimos Exitos De Lola Flores
  10. ^ Luisa Fernanda: "Lote 19780857 | Catálogo todocoleccion | Coleccionismo y Antigüedades | Comprar - Vender - Subastas". Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2010-07-10., [1]
  11. ^ Corrida De Toros Con Oles Archived 2011-07-28 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ María Manuela

Literature

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  • Clark, Walter Aaron – Krause, William Craig: Federico Moreno Torroba: A Musical Life in Three Acts. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-531370-3.
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