Short bio Conrado del Campo
Full biography Conrado del Campo
Conrado del Campo (1878-1953) was a Spanish composer, conductor, and music educator. He was born and raised in Madrid, where he studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music and later became a professor.
Del Campo was heavily influenced by the Spanish nationalistic movement, as well as the French impressionist style of music. He composed numerous works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments, which are characterized by their rich harmonies and colorful orchestration.
In addition to his career as a composer, del Campo was also an accomplished conductor. He conducted several orchestras in Spain and worked closely with the Spanish National Orchestra. He was known for his ability to conduct both standard repertoire and contemporary works with equal skill.
As an educator, del Campo was dedicated to the teaching and promotion of Spanish music. He was involved in the creation of several music schools and served as a professor at the Madrid Royal Conservatory of Music. Many of his students went on to become successful composers and musicians themselves.
Throughout his career, del Campo received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Spanish music. His compositions continue to be performed and recorded to this day, and he is considered one of the most important Spanish composers of the 20th century.
Compositions featuring Conrado del Campo
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evocación y Nostalgia de Los Molinos de Viento (Obertura Poemática), programmatic overture | 17:16 min | Orchestral | 1952 |
| 2 | Ofrenda, for orchestra (with soprano) | 13:58 min | Orchestral | 1934 |
| 3 | Granada, tone poem for orchestra, Op. 31 | 22:58 min | Orchestral | 1912 |
| 4 | La Divina Comedia, symphonic tone poem | 13:32 min | Orchestral | 1908 |
| 5 | String Quartet No. 3 in C minor (incomplete) | 29:52 min | Chamber Music | 1908 |
| 6 | String Quartet No. 5 in F minor ("Romantic Caprices" ["Caprichos románticos"]) | 46:26 min | Chamber Music | 1908 |
| 7 | Romanza, for viola & piano, in F major | 8:22 min | Chamber Music | 1901 |
| 8 | La Chiapanecas for orchestra | 3:28 min | Orchestral | - |
| 9 | Pequeñas Composiciones (6), for female chorus & orchestra | 33:36 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Conrado del Campo
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Conrado Del Campo, Quatuor Diotima – String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5(CD, Album) | 2022 | Marchvivo |
| 2 |  |
Conrado Del Campo, Adolfo Salazar (2), Eduardo Toldrá, Francisco Escudero - Agrupacion Nacional De Musica De Camara – Cuartetos(CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered) | 2004 | EMI Classics |
| 3 |  |
Conrado Del Campo, Frances Lucey, Dulce María Sánchez, Orquesta Filarmónica De Gran Canaria, Adrian Leaper – Orchestral Music(CD, Album) | 2001 | ASV Digital |
| 4 |  |
Conrado Del Campo, Brodsky Quartet – Cuartetos(CD, Album) | 2000 | Iberautor |
Videos featuring Conrado del Campo
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09
">String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": III. Andante (Tranquilo, muy intenso y...
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String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": III. Andante (Tranquilo, muy intenso y dramático) · Quatuor Diotima
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09-09
Composer: Conrado
">String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": I. Preludio (Muy tranquilo)
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String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": I. Preludio (Muy tranquilo) · Quatuor Diotima
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09-09
Composer: Conrado
String Quartet No. 3 in C Minor: II. Quasi lento e íntimo (Live at the Fundación Juan March)
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String Quartet No. 3 in C Minor: II. Quasi lento e íntimo (Live at the Fundación Juan March) · Quatuor Diotima
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09-09
Compos
String Quartet No. 3 in C Minor: I. Andante con profunda expresión (Live at the Fundación Juan...
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String Quartet No. 3 in C Minor: I. Andante con profunda expresión (Live at the Fundación Juan March) · Quatuor Diotima
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09-0
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09-09
Composer: Con
">String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": II. Scherzo (Vivo y caprichoso)
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String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": II. Scherzo (Vivo y caprichoso) · Quatuor Diotima
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09-09
Composer: Con
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09-09
Compo
">String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": VI. Final (Bastante lento y muy severo)
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String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": VI. Final (Bastante lento y muy severo) · Quatuor Diotima
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 2022-09-09
Compo
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Released on: 202
">String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": V. Bastante movido (Live at the Fundación...
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String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": V. Bastante movido (Live at the Fundación Juan March) · Quatuor Diotima
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
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Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Rele
">String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": IV. Andantino quasi allegretto (Live at...
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String Quartet No. 5 in F Minor, "Romantic Caprices": IV. Andantino quasi allegretto (Live at the Fundación Juan March) · Quatuor Diotima
Conrado del Campo: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5
℗ MarchVivo / Fundación Juan March
Rele
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