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Federico Moreno Torroba was born on 3 March, 1891 in Madrid, Spain, is a Spanish composer and conductor (1891–1982). Discover Federico Moreno Torroba's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
| Popular As |
Federico Moreno Torroba |
| Occupation |
Composer |
| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
3 March 1891 |
| Birthday |
3 March |
| Birthplace |
Madrid, Spain |
| Date of death |
1982 |
| Died Place |
Madrid, Spain |
| Nationality |
Spain
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Federico Moreno Torroba Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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Federico Moreno Torroba Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Federico Moreno Torroba worth at the age of 91 years old? Federico Moreno Torroba’s income source is mostly from being a successful Music Department. He is from Spain. We have estimated Federico Moreno Torroba's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Music Department |
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Timeline
Federico Moreno Torroba (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.
He was also one of the foremost composers of zarzuelas, a form of Spanish light opera.
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.
In addition to his vocal works, he is well known for his compositions for the classical guitar, 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.
He also frequently conducted.
Torroba 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.
(see below for works with guitar)
He achieved his greatest success in the 1930s with the zarzuelas 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.
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.
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.
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.
