Joaquín Turina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joaquín Turina
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Turina in 1914
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| Born | 9 December 1882 |
| Died | 14 January 1949 (aged 66) Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Composer |
Joaquín Turina Pérez (born December 9, 1882 – died January 14, 1949) was a famous Spanish composer. He wrote many pieces of classical music.
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About Joaquín Turina
Joaquín Turina grew up in Seville, a city in Spain. The music and culture of Seville greatly influenced his own compositions. His father was a painter. When Joaquín was a little boy, his favorite toy was a small accordion.
He first began studying medicine. However, he soon realized he wanted to be a musician. His father supported his dream, allowing him to study music instead. Joaquín took piano lessons from Enrique Rodriguez. He also learned about harmony (how notes fit together) from Garcia Torres. Garcia Torres was the music director at the cathedral in Seville.
Early Compositions and Friendships
Soon, Turina began to compose his own music. He met another important Spanish musician, Manuel de Falla. The two composers became lifelong friends.
In 1905, Turina moved to Paris, France. There, he continued his music studies with famous teachers like Moszkowski and d’Indy. One of his first pieces to be played in public was a piano quintet. A quintet is a piece of music for five instruments. Its style was similar to the music of César Franck, a French composer.
Finding His Spanish Sound
A famous Spanish composer named Isaac Albéniz heard Turina's piano quintet. Albéniz advised the young composer to make his music sound more Spanish. This advice was very important for Turina. From then on, his music always had a strong Spanish flavor, even though he used musical forms from other European composers.
Return to Spain and Later Career
Turina's music became more and more popular. In 1914, both Turina and Falla returned to live in Spain. They became two of the most important Spanish composers of their time.
Turina worked as a choirmaster at the Teatro Real, a famous opera house in Madrid. One of his operas, Jardin de oriente, was performed there. He later became the director of the Madrid Conservatory, a major music school. He received many awards and honors for his contributions to music. Joaquín Turina died after a long illness.
Turina's Musical Style
Turina wrote many short pieces for the piano. These pieces often described a person or a scene. He also composed many songs and pieces for the classical guitar. His music is known for its beautiful melodies and its strong connection to Spanish folk music and traditions.
- Joaquín Turina: Free scores at the International Music Score Library Project
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín Turina para niños
