José Padilla (composer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

José Padilla (composer)

Spanish musician

Date of Birth: 28-May-1889

Place of Birth: Almería, Andalusia, Spain

Date of Death: 25-Oct-1960

Profession: composer, conductor, pianist

Nationality: Spain

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About José Padilla (composer)

  • José Padilla Sánchez (28 May 1889 in Almería – 25 October 1960 in Madrid), popularly known as Maestro Padilla was a famous Spanish composer and pianist.
  • He was best known for the songs "La Violetera" and "El Relicario", composed for the tonadilla singer Raquel Meller, and the pasodoble song "Valencia". He became famous in France as he composed songs for the Moulin Rouge, like "Ça c'est Paris".
  • "La Violetera" was adapted by Charlie Chaplin for the sound track of City Lights (1931).

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