Juan Dotras Vila facts for kids
Joan Dotras i Vila (born November 4, 1900, in Barcelona – passed away on July 15, 1978, in Canet de Mar) was a talented Catalan composer and teacher. He was especially famous for writing zarzuelas, which are a type of Spanish musical play. Joan Dotras i Vila also shared his musical knowledge by teaching at important schools in Barcelona, like the Municipal School of Music and the Liceo Conservatory.
About Joan Dotras i Vila
Joan Dotras i Vila was born in Barcelona, a big city in Catalonia, Spain. He grew up to become a well-known musician. As a composer, he wrote many pieces of music. He was also a pedagogue, which means he was a dedicated teacher. He helped many students learn about music at two famous schools in Barcelona.
His Music: Zarzuelas
Joan Dotras i Vila was best known for his zarzuelas. A zarzuela is a special kind of Spanish musical theater. It mixes spoken dialogue with singing and dancing, similar to an opera or a musical. His zarzuelas were popular and showed his skill in creating lively and engaging musical stories.
Here are some of his most famous zarzuelas:
- Kosmópolis: This zarzuela was like a musical circus magazine. It came out in 1928.
- Romanza húngara: This was a lyrical poem, a type of musical story, with three acts. It was first performed in 1937.
- El caballero del amor (The Knight of Love): This piece was created in 1939.
- La chica del topolino (The Topolino Girl): This zarzuela was released in 1941.
- Verónica: This work was completed in 1942.
- Aquella canción antigua (That Old Song): This zarzuela came out in 1952. The words for this play were written by Federico Romero.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Dotras Vila para niños
