About
Versatile musician known as the soloist for the 1916 world premiere performance of Nights in the Gardens of Spain by Manuel de Falla.
Before Fame
He began studies at the Madrid Royal Conservatory when he was 11. His patron was Princess Isabella of Bourbon who was Queen Isabella II of Spain's daughter.
Trivia
He was honored with the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise, as well as the French Legion of Honor.
Family Life
His family noticed his musical gifts while he was still young, and he began piano lessons when he was five.
Associated With
He played the piano part in Petrushka when Igor Stravinsky visited Spain on June 6, 1916, to premiere The Firebird and this ballet.
