Joaquín Turina

Born in Seville in 1882, Turina studied at the Schola Cantorum in Paris with Vincent d’Indy. Alongside Manuel de Falla, he met impressionists Debussy and Ravel. In 1914, he dedicated himself to composition, teaching, and music criticism. As a conductor, he worked with Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes. In 1935, he was named academic chairperson at the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid.

Turina’s music mixes influences from impressionism, flamenco, and Andalusian tradition. His diverse output includes music for solo guitar and solo piano, chamber ensembles, orchestra, and singers with art songs and two operas.