Manuel Penella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manuel Penella
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Manuel Penella Moreno in 1913
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Manuel Penella Moreno
July 31, 1880 Valencia, Spain
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Manuel Penella Moreno (born July 31, 1880, in Valencia, Spain – died January 24, 1939, in Cuernavaca, Mexico) was a famous Spanish composer. A composer is someone who writes music. His father, Manuel Penella Raga, was also a composer.
Manuel Penella Moreno had a daughter named Magdalena Penella Silva. She married a politician named Ramón Ruiz Alonso. Through Magdalena, Manuel Penella Moreno was the grandfather of three well-known actresses: Emma Penella, Elisa Montés, and Terele Pávez.
About Manuel Penella Moreno
Manuel Penella Moreno wrote many musical works. His most famous piece is the opera El gato montés. An opera is a play where most of the words are sung, usually with an orchestra. This opera is very popular in Spain and other countries.
A famous singer named Plácido Domingo really likes El gato montés. He has performed it many times and even recorded it.
Manuel Penella Moreno also wrote other popular works. One of these is the chamber opera called Don Gil de Alcalá. A chamber opera is a smaller opera, often with fewer singers and instruments. This one was written with a Mexican style, using strings and a harp.
He also created several revues. These are musical shows with songs, dances, and comedy. Another important work was the zarzuela La malquerida (1935). A zarzuela is a Spanish musical play that mixes singing and spoken dialogue. This one was based on a famous play by Jacinto Benavente.
Some of His Works
Manuel Penella Moreno wrote many different types of musical pieces. Here are some of his notable works:
- 1916 El gato montés: This is an opera with three acts. It premiered in Valencia.
- 1932 Don Gil de Alcalá: This is another opera with three acts. It was first performed in Barcelona.
- 1935 La malquerida: This was a zarzuela, a Spanish musical play. It was based on a famous play by Jacinto Benavente.
He also composed many other zarzuelas, operettas, and lyrical pieces throughout his career.
Images for kids
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A poster for Don Gil de Alcalá, an opera by Manuel Penella Moreno.
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See also
In Spanish: Manuel Penella Moreno para niños
