Short bio Antonio Jose Martinez Palacios
Full biography Antonio Jose Martinez Palacios
Antonio José Martínez Palacios, professionally known as Antonio José, was a Spanish composer born on December 12, 1902, in Burgos, Spain. He was considered one of the most promising composers of early twentieth-century Spain. Antonio José started his musical career at the age of 13 when he wrote "Cazadores de Chiclana," and later in 1920, he moved to Madrid to continue his musical studies.
Antonio José is known for his works in the classical genre. His compositions are characterized by a mixture of traditional Spanish styles with contemporary music, which influenced many young composers of his time. His teacher, Jos María Beobide, also had a significant impact on his work, as Antonio José considered him his sole master.
Some of his notable works include the popular "Suite para piano," "Sinfonia castellana," and "Trilogía de Araceli." Unfortunately, Antonio José's promising career was cut short when he was executed by the Nationalist during the Spanish Civil War, on October 11, 1936, in Burgos, Spain. His death was a significant loss to the musical community, and the world was deprived of a talented composer.
Despite his short career, Antonio José's works continue to be studied, performed, and recorded to this day. His music, which combined Spanish traditional styles with contemporary influences, has had a significant impact on Spanish music.
Compositions featuring Antonio Jose Martinez Palacios
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romance de rosa fresca, for 6 voice mixed chorus | 2:42 min | Choral | 1935 |
| 2 | Sonata for guitar | 20:42 min | Chamber Music | 1933 |
| 3 | Cuatro Canciones Populares Burgalesas, for 4 to 7 voice mixed chorus | 9:30 min | Choral | 1929 |
| 4 | El molinero, song for voice & piano | 3:07 min | Vocal Music | 1929 |
| 5 | Tres Cantigas de Alfonso X, for 5 voice mixed chorus | 7:37 min | Choral | 1929 |
| 6 | Improvisation for organ | 3:54 min | Keyboard | 1928 |
| 7 | Canciones para niños (5), for voice & piano | 4:28 min | Vocal Music | 1926 |
| 8 | Elegía ("O Jesús agonisante"), for voice & organ | 7:11 min | Vocal Music | 1926 |
| 9 | El picotín, song for voice & piano | 2:17 min | Vocal Music | 1925 |
| 10 | Cinco Coros Castellanos, for chorus | 18:46 min | Choral | 1924 |
| 11 | Ave María, for 4 voice mixed chorus | 4:18 min | Choral | 1917 |
| 12 | Himno a Castilla, for 6 voice mixed chorus | 2:15 min | Choral | - |
| 13 | Romancillo infantil, for guitar | 4:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Antonio Jose Martinez Palacios
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Antonio José Martinez Palacios, Adriana Viñuela, Elisa Rapado, Lina Tur Bonet – Antonio José Incomplete(CD, Album) | 2021 | Stone Records (16) |
| 2 |  |
Alberto Mesirca Musiche Di Canova da Milano, Scarlatti, Sor, Regondi, Josè, De Falla – Solo Recital(CD, Album) | 2020 | Limen Classic & Contemporary |
| 3 |  |
Martinez Palacios, Manén, Castillo, Gilardino - Andrea Corongiu – Mediterranean Guitar Sonatas Of The XXth And XXIst Centuries(CD, Album) | 2019 | Da Vinci Classics |
| 4 |  |
Prague Guitar Quartet, de Falla, Rodrigo, Albéniz, José, Moreno Torroba – Nights In The Gardens Of Spain(CD, Album) | 2018 | ArcoDiva |
| 5 |  |
Marko Topchii, José, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Martin, Koshkin, Dyens – Guitar Recital(CD, Album) | 2018 | Naxos |
| 6 |  |
Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar, Federico Moreno Torroba, Joaquín Turina, Antonio José (2), Álvaro Rodríguez F.J. – Sonatas For Guitar(CD, ) | 2018 | La Mà De Guido |
| 7 |  |
Ginastera, Lauro, Montaña, Martínez Palacios - Deion Cho – Latin American Guitar Music(CD, Album) | 2016 | Brilliant Classics |
| 8 |  |
Antonio José (2) - Castile And León Symphony Orchestra, Alejandro Posada – Sinfonía Castellana • Evocaciones • El Mozo De Mulas | 2005 | Naxos |
| 9 |  |
Denis Azabagic, Barrios • Falla, José, Torroba, Ponce • Rivera, Ruiz-Pipó – Guitar Recital(CD, Misprint, Stereo) | 2000 | Naxos |
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