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Born | Josep Maria Obiols i Tramullas (1809-11-26)26 November 1809 Barcelona, Spain |
Died | 10 December 1888(1888-12-10) (aged 79) Barcelona, Spain |
Other names | Mariano Obiols |
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Marià Obiols (26 November 1809 – 10 December 1888),[a] also known asMariano Obiols, was aCatalan composer, conductor, and professor of music. He served as the music director of theGran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona from its founding in 1847 until his death. A protégé ofSaverio Mercadante, he composed three operas, thecantataIl regio imeneo which inaugurated the Liceu theatre, art songs, chamber music, and several pieces of sacred music. His vocal music was largely Italianate in style, reflecting his years of study in Italy as well as the influence of Mercadante. As a professor at theConservatori Superior de Música del Liceu, Obiols influenced the development numerous singers, composers, and conductors and wrote books on piano andsolfège methods which became standard texts at the conservatory.[1][2][3][4]