About José Serrano
Lived 1873 – 1941 (aged 67). José Serrano was a Spanish composer, musicologist and pianist.
José Serrano Simeón (14 October 18738 March 1941) was a Spanish composer, known for producing zarzuelas. He was born in Sueca, Valencia, Spain.
His most famous works include La dolorosa (Lady of the Sorrows) and (The Song of Forgetting). Serrano’s output mainly consists of popular, one-act zarzuelas, many filled with strong, dramatic and emotional situations. He is considered to be the musical heir of Federico Chueca and the influence of Giacomo Puccini and Italian is evident in many of his works.
Serrano died in Madrid aged 67.
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Who was José Serrano?
Spanish composer (1873–1941)
When was José Serrano born?
José Serrano was born on 14 October 1873 in Sueca.
When did José Serrano die?
José Serrano died on 8 March 1941 in Madrid.
What was José Serrano's occupation?
José Serrano was a composer, musicologist and pianist.
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José Serrano was Spanish.
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