Daniel Catan facts for kids

Daniel Catán (born in 1949 – died on April 9, 2011) was a famous Mexican opera composer. He is most well-known for turning a popular Italian movie, Il Postino, into an opera. An opera is a play where the story is told mostly through singing. At the time of his death, he was working at the University of Texas in Austin. He was creating a new opera based on the classic Frank Capra movie, Meet John Doe.

Who Was Daniel Catán?

Daniel Catán was a talented musician from Mexico. He dedicated his life to creating beautiful music, especially for operas. Operas combine music, singing, acting, and costumes to tell a story.

His Famous Opera: Il Postino

One of Catán's biggest achievements was his opera Il Postino. This opera was based on a beloved Italian film. The story is about a simple postman who befriends a famous poet. The opera brought the film's heartwarming story to life on stage with music.

His Last Project: Meet John Doe

Before he passed away, Daniel Catán was busy with another exciting project. He was working on an opera inspired by the movie Meet John Doe. This film, directed by Frank Capra, tells the story of a newspaper column that creates a fictional hero. Catán was bringing this classic tale to the opera stage.