Tomás Bretón was a Spanish composer and conductor born in 1850. He is best known for his zarzuelas, a genre of Spanish musical theater, including "La Verbena de la Paloma" (1894), which remains one of the most popular and frequently performed zarzuelas today. Bretón also composed symphonies, chamber music, and other orchestral works, showcasing his mastery of both traditional and modern musical styles. His music is characterized by its melodic richness, rhythmic vitality, and evocative Spanish flavor.
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