Jacinto Valledor y la Calle (1744-1809)
- La cantada vida y muerte del general Malbrú (1785)
Performers: Raquel Andueza (soprano); Marta Infante (mezzosoprano); Juan Sancho (tenor); Jordi Ricart (baritone);
El Concierto Español; Emilio Moreno (conductor)
Further info: La Tirana Contra Mambru
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Spanish composer. Born into a family of actors, his mother was the comic
actress Águeda de la Calle and his father the actor Juan Ángel
Valledor. He probably received music lessons in his childhood. Together
with his wife, Gabriela Santos, a talented actress and singer, he
performed in various provincial theaters, including Murcia, Cádiz, and
Valencia, before settling more permanently in Barcelona. In 1783, he
sought a position as a company musician in Madrid, aiming to fill the
vacancy left by Manuel Martínez. However, his return to Madrid was
delayed until 1785, when he joined Eusebio Ribera's company. During this
period, he frequently substituted for the renowned composer of
'Tonadillas' Pau Esteve i Grimau, alongside with the composer Antonio
Rosales. He was also considered for positions at the prestigious 'Reales
Sitios' theaters. Around the turn of the 19th century, he resumed his
role as a company musician in Madrid. Despite his initial success, his
fortunes took a dramatic turn. As he aged, he faced severe financial
hardship, relying on a meager pension of 10 reales per day. Ultimately,
he was reduced to begging on the streets. Valledor's significant
contribution to Spanish music lies in his mastery of the tonadilla
genre. Alongside with Blas de Laserna and the mentioned Pau Esteve i
Grimau, he is considered one of the most influential composers of
'Tonadillas'.
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