José Cubiles

Spanish pianist and conductor

José Cubiles - Spanish pianist and conductor
Born

1894
131 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1971
54 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Spain

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A prominent figure in the Spanish classical music scene, Cubiles studied at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, where he honed his skills in both piano performance and conducting. He became the principal conductor of the Madrid Symphony Orchestra, leading many concerts and recording sessions. Cubiles gained recognition for his interpretations of works by Spanish composers and contributed to the promotion of Spanish music internationally. His dedication to the development of classical music education in Spain also marked a significant part of his career.

Principal conductor of the Madrid Symphony Orchestra

Promoted Spanish composers on international stages

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