A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Carnicer, Ramon
CARNICER, Ramon, Spanish dramatic composer, born near Lerida in Catalonia 1789 [vol. iv adds Oct. 24], died in Madrid 1855 [App. p.579 "March 17"]. In 1818 he was appointed conductor at the Italian Opera of Barcelona, and here he produced successfully his first opera 'Adela de Lusignano,' which was followed by several others. Between 1820 and 27 he visited Paris and London, and was favourably received in both. In 28 he was appointed conductor at the Theatre Royal in Madrid, for which he composed 'Elena e Malvino' (1829), and 'Colombo' (1831), generally considered his best work. He largely contributed to the foundation of a national opera. From 1830 to 54 he was professor of composition at the Madrid Conservatoire. Besides nine operas, he composed church music, symphonies, military marches, national hymns, and an infinity of songs. His music is original and rhythmical, though much impregnated with phrases from national airs.
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