José Serrano

Composer

1873 – 1941

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Who was José Serrano?

Josep Serrano i Simeon or José Serrano Simeón was a Spanish composer of zarzuelas. He was born in Sueca, Valencia, Spain.

His most famous works include La dolorosa and La canción del olvido. Serrano’s works tend to be simple popular theater but filled with dramatic emotion. He is considered the musical progeny of Federico Chueca, and the influence of Giacomo Puccini and Italian verismo is evident in many of his works.

Serrano died in Madrid at age 67.

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Born
Oct 14, 1873
Spain
Also known as
  • Jose Serrano
  • Serrano, Jose
Nationality
  • Spain
Died
Mar 8, 1941

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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