José Iturbi
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About
Musician and performer known for appearing in Anchors Aweigh, Thousands Cheer, and several other 1940s MGM musicals.
Before Fame
He was Spanish violinist Manuel Quiroga's accompanist on international tours from 1911 until 1937.
Trivia
His memory was honored through the José Iturbi Foundation and two music competitions, the Valencia International Piano Competition Prize Iturbi and the José Iturbi International Music Competition.
Family Life
He and María Giner de los Santos were married in 1916. They had a daughter, also named María. His wife passed in 1928.
Associated With
He was referenced in the bestselling novel Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth in which a young pianist is dubbed José Iturbi the Second.
