José Padilla (composer)
Maestro Padilla | |
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Born | José Padilla Sánchez May 28, 1889 Almería, Spain |
Died | October 25, 1960 Madrid, Spain | (aged 71)
Nationality | Spanish |
Occupation(s) | Composer and pianist |
Notable work |
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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".
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]
Selected filmography
- Valencia (1927)
- Imperial Violets (1932)
- The Angel with the Trumpet (1948)
- The Lovers of Midnight (1953)
References
- ^ "José Padilla". zarzuela.net.
- ^ "Chaplin as a composer". CharlieChaplin.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-05.