Madrid, SpainNationalityOccupationComposerFederico Moreno Torroba (3 March 1891 – 12 September 1982) was a, conductor, and theatrical. He is especially remembered for his important contributions to the repertoire, becoming one of the leading twentieth-century composers for the instrument.

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He was also one of the foremost composers of, a form of Spanish. His 1932 zarzuela, has proved to be enduringly popular.

In addition, he composed, symphonic works, and piano pieces, as well as one-act and one full-length opera, which premiere in 1980, starring well-known tenor. Moreno Torroba also ran his own zarzuela company, which toured extensively, especially in.

'This book is an important milestone. This is a book which is enjoyable and valuable, both as a portrait of the gentle, mildly conservative and yet financially astute composer at its heart, and as a narrative of the tumultuous history and musical culture of his time and place.'

Federico Moreno Torroba Guitar Music

- Christopher Webber, zarzuela.net'Clark and Krause present a concise and well-delivered examination of his life. The book illuminates an area of musicology that is crying out for attention, and offers the most welcome indication of an idea whose time has come.' - Michael Boyd, Music and Letters.