Federico Moreno Torroba

Federico Moreno Torroba (3 March 189112 September 1982) was a Spanish composer, conductor, and theatrical impresario. He is especially remembered for his contributions to the classical guitar repertoire, becoming one of the leading twentieth-century composers for the instrument. In addition to his vocal works, he is well known for his compositions for the classical guitar, many of which were dedicated to either Maria Angélica Funes or Andrés Segovia. Although he did not play the guitar himself he had a deep understanding of the instrument, according to the virtuoso Pepe Romero. He also frequently conducted. Torroba is also the composer of Cuban Boy, the Frank Chacksfield recorded version of which is known as the theme tune for the BBC Scotland comedy show Still Game. Works Operas *La Virgen de Mayo, 1 act (1925) *El poeta, 4 acts (1980) Zarzuelas *La Mesonera de Tordesillas (1925) *La Marchenera (1928) *Azabache (1932) *Luisa Fernanda (1932) *Xuanón (1933) *La Chulapona (1934) *Sor Navarra (1938) *Maravilla (1941) *El Duende azul (1946, with Rodrigo) *Baile en Capitanía (1960) *Ella (1966) Ballets *Fantasía de Levante (1957) *Don Quixote (1970) *El Hijo pródigo (1976) *Cristo, luz