Composer. He was born in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. He studied with the musician Enric Morera. At the age of 25, he released his first composition "Trio en Sol." Pahissa developed a prolific career between Spain and Argentina, where he was forced into exile during Spanish Civil War. Among his works are "La Presó de Lleida," "El Combat," "Sinfonía a les Costes Mediterrànies," "Canigó," "Seis Pequeñas Fugas a dos Voces para Piano," "La Morisca," "Simfonieta," "Marianela," "Suite Intertonal," "Margarida," "Cantata en la Tumba de García Lorca" and "El Camí." In Argentina, he became the conductor of the Buenos Aires Municipal Orchestra. Pahissa also wrote a biography of composer Manuel de Falla and his work "Nocturn" was dedicated for his friend, cellist Pablo Casals.
Composer. He was born in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. He studied with the musician Enric Morera. At the age of 25, he released his first composition "Trio en Sol." Pahissa developed a prolific career between Spain and Argentina, where he was forced into exile during Spanish Civil War. Among his works are "La Presó de Lleida," "El Combat," "Sinfonía a les Costes Mediterrànies," "Canigó," "Seis Pequeñas Fugas a dos Voces para Piano," "La Morisca," "Simfonieta," "Marianela," "Suite Intertonal," "Margarida," "Cantata en la Tumba de García Lorca" and "El Camí." In Argentina, he became the conductor of the Buenos Aires Municipal Orchestra. Pahissa also wrote a biography of composer Manuel de Falla and his work "Nocturn" was dedicated for his friend, cellist Pablo Casals.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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