Musician. He was a celebrated Spanish conductor, harpsichordist and pianist, when he made his American debut in New York City in 1929. During the 1930s, he was conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in upstate New York and also led the Valencia Symphony Orchestra until 1944. In Hollywood during the 1940s, he appeared as an actor-performer in several film musicals to include "Thousands Cheer", "Anchors Aweigh" and "A Song to Remember". He also made several short length instructional films and played on movie soundtracks. He died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 84.
Musician. He was a celebrated Spanish conductor, harpsichordist and pianist, when he made his American debut in New York City in 1929. During the 1930s, he was conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in upstate New York and also led the Valencia Symphony Orchestra until 1944. In Hollywood during the 1940s, he appeared as an actor-performer in several film musicals to include "Thousands Cheer", "Anchors Aweigh" and "A Song to Remember". He also made several short length instructional films and played on movie soundtracks. He died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 84.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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