José Padilla (composer)

José Padilla Sánchez (28 May 1889 in Almería – 25 October 1960 in Madrid), popularly known as Maestro Padilla was a famous Spanish composer and pianist.[1] He was best known for the songs "La Violetera" and "El Relicario", popularized by cuplé singer Raquel Meller, and the pasodoble "Valencia".

For the Spanish disc jockey, see José Padilla (DJ).
This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Padilla and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.
Maestro Padilla
Born
José Padilla Sánchez

(1889-05-28)May 28, 1889
Almería, Spain
DiedOctober 25, 1960(1960-10-25) (aged 71)
Madrid, Spain
NationalitySpanish
OccupationComposer and pianist
Notable work

He became famous in France as he composed songs for the Moulin Rouge, like "Ça c'est Paris". "La Violetera" was adapted by Charlie Chaplin for the soundtrack of City Lights (1931).[2]

Commemorative plaque 10, rue Pergolèse in Paris

Selected filmography
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References
  1. "José Padilla". zarzuela.net.
  2. "Chaplin as a composer". CharlieChaplin.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-05.


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