José Padilla (composer)
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For the Spanish disc jockey, see José Padilla (DJ).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Padilla and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.
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.[1] He was best known for the songs La Violetera and El Relicario, popularized by cuplé singer Raquel Meller, and the pasodoble Valencia.
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You may hear Jose Padilla's El Relicario sung by Néstor Mesta Cháyres with the Alfredo Antonini Orchestra in 1946 Here |
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Born | José Padilla Sánchez (1889-05-28)May 28, 1889 Almería, Spain |
Died | October 25, 1960(1960-10-25) (aged 71) Madrid, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Occupation(s) | Composer and pianist |
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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 soundtrack of City Lights (1931).[2][3]