Federico Moreno Torroba

Federico Moreno Torroba (3 March 1891 – 12 September 1982) was a Spanish composer, conductor, and theatrical impresario. He is especially remembered for his important contributions to the classical guitar repertoire, becoming one of the leading twentieth-century composers for the instrument. He was also one of the foremost composers of zarzuelas, a form of Spanish light opera. His 1932 zarzuela Luisa Fernanda has proved to be enduringly popular. In addition, he composed ballets, symphonic works, and piano pieces, as well as one-act operas and one full-length opera, El poeta, which premiered in 1980, starring well-known tenor Plácido Domingo. Moreno Torroba also ran his own zarzuela company, which toured extensively, especially in Latin America.

Birth and Death Data: Born Madrid, Died September 12, 1982 (Madrid)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, conductor, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 26-35 of 35 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia (U.K.) WK1002 10-in. between February and April 1928 La tirana Manuel Hernández ; Flora Pereira Female-male vocal duet, with vocal chorus composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK1003 10-in. between February and April 1928 La marchenera Felisa Herrero Female vocal solo composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK1004 10-in. between February and April 1928 La marchenera Felisa Herrero ; Delfín Pulido Female-male vocal duet composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK1019 10-in. between February and April 1928 La marchenera Manuel Hernández ; Flora Pereira Female-male vocal duet composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK2092 10-in. 3/31/1930 Baturra de temple Felisa Herrero ; Delfín Pulido Female-male vocal duet composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK2093 10-in. 3/31/1930 Baturra de temple Felisa Herrero ; Delfín Pulido Female-male vocal duet composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK2150 10-in. 7/31/1930 María la tempranica Felisa Herrero Female vocal solo composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK2151 10-in. 7/31/1930 María la tempranica Felisa Herrero ; Delfín Pulido Female-male vocal duet composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK2152 10-in. 7/31/1930 María la tempranica Delfín Pulido Male vocal solo composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WK2153 10-in. 7/31/1930 María la tempranica Felisa Herrero Female vocal solo composer  
(Results 26-35 of 35 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Moreno Torroba, Federico," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102555.

Moreno Torroba, Federico. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102555.

"Moreno Torroba, Federico." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.

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URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102555

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