About Manuel Oltra
Lived 1922 – 2015 (aged 93). Manuel Oltra was a Spanish conductor, teacher and composer.
Manuel Oltra i Ferrer (8 February 1922 – 25 September 2015) was a Spanish composer. He was known for composing music about harmony and counterpoint music. He led the Municipal Conservatory of Barcelona from 1959 until its disestablishment in 1987. Oltra was born in Valencia, Spain. He was awarded the 1994 National Music Prize of Catalonia.
Oltra died of pneumonia in Barcelona, Spain at the age of 93.
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Who was Manuel Oltra?
Spanish composer (1922-2015)
When was Manuel Oltra born?
Manuel Oltra was born on 8 February 1922 in Valencia.
When did Manuel Oltra die?
Manuel Oltra died on 25 September 2015 in Barcelona.
What was Manuel Oltra's occupation?
Manuel Oltra was a conductor, teacher and composer.
What nationality was Manuel Oltra?
Manuel Oltra was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manuel Oltra. https://biography.guide/manuel-oltra/
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